Sitting — synonyms, sitting antonyms, definition

1. sitting (Adjective)

incumbent seated

sitting (Adjective) — (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks. ex. "the sitting Madonna"

sitting (Adjective) — Not moving and therefore easy to attack. ex. "a sitting target"

sitting (Adjective) — Currently holding an office. ex. "the sitting governor"

2. sitting (Noun)

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sitting (Noun) — (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait). ex. "he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting"

sitting (Noun) — The act of assuming or maintaining a seated position. ex. "he read the mystery at one sitting"

sitting (Noun) — A meeting of spiritualists. ex. "the sitting was held in the medium's parlour"

sitting (Noun) — A session as of a legislature or court.

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3. sitting (Verb)

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sitting (Verb) — Be seated.

sitting (Verb) — Be around, often idly or without specific purpose. ex. "The object sat in the corner" ex. "We sat around chatting for another hour"

sitting (Verb) — Take a seat.

sitting (Verb) — Be in session. ex. "When does the court of law sit?"

sitting (Verb) — (art) assume a posture as for artistic purposes. ex. "We don't know the woman who sat for Leonardo so often"

sitting (Verb) — (riding) Sit and travel on the back of an animal, usually while controlling its motion. ex. "She never sat a horse!"

sitting (Verb) — Be located or situated somewhere. ex. "The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue"

sitting (Verb) — Work or act as a baby-sitter. ex. "I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do"

sitting (Verb) — Show to a seat; assign a seat for. ex. "The host sat me next to Mrs. Smith"

sitting (Verb) — Serve in a specific professional capacity. ex. "the priest sat for confession" ex. "she sat on the jury"

sitting (Verb) — Take an examination.

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