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sitting

Intransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: sittingspast: satpp: sating: sittingcomp: nullsup: null

This word carries a heavy sense of stillness and duration. When used as a noun, it transforms a physical posture into a unit of time, suggesting a dedicated block of focus or a formal appointment. It implies a state of being settled and stationary, often contrasted with movement or restlessness.

Countable when referring to a specific session or a period of work (two sittings). Uncountable when referring to the general act of being seated.

Meanings

Intransitive Verb
[doing]

To be in a position where one's weight is supported by the buttocks rather than the feet.

"He was sitting on a wooden bench."

Noun
[someone][something]

A single period of time spent seated for a specific purpose.

"She finished the entire painting in one sitting."

Noun
[someone][something]

A formal meeting or session of a legislative or judicial body.

"The court is currently in sitting."

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