Synonyms for sitting
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : sit-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪt ɪŋ |
Définition of sitting
Origin :- early 13c., verbal noun from sit (v.). Meaning "a meeting of a body" is from c.1400. Meaning "interval during which one sits" (for some purpose, especially to have one's portrait taken) is from 1706. Sitting-room first recorded 1771. Slang sitting duck "easy target" first recorded 1944; literal sense is from 1867 (it is considered not sporting to shoot at one).
- adj in seated position
- "But his sitting there eating in that—that shirt—" said his sister.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- His nephew, with his coat stripped off, was sitting on the side of the bed.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- “Would that you had been with us,” said Ambrose, sitting down beside him on the step.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- Mrs. Rushton was sitting at her work, in rather a disconsolate frame of mind.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- She's sitting up nights to corner all the Amalgamated Hard-luck on the island.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- My poor boy, he who is sitting in sackcloth and ashes needs no jester.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- Dick quickly crossed to the table where his brother was sitting.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- When they were sitting at the door in the semidusk, he reverted to the idea.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- He found Andy sitting in front of the table staring down at his hands.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- He found Austin sitting on the chair by his desk, resting his chin on his elbow.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
Antonyms for sitting
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