Synonyms of sitting

sitting

verb

present participle of sit

1

as in squatting

to rest on the buttocks or haunches

everybody needs to sit down because it's time for class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squatting
• setting
• lounging
• perching
• straddling
• sprawling
• slouching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standing
• rising
• arising
• getting up

• standing
• rising
• arising
• getting up

2

as in seating

to cause to sit down

the host had to sit some of the guests on the porch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seating
• putting
• laying
• resting
• lying
• placing
• setting down
• reclining
• settling
• ensconcing
• reposing

3

as in spawning

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop

we didn't want to disturb the hens, as they were sitting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spawning
• laying
• brooding
• hatching
• setting
• incubating

4

as in being

to occupy a place or location

the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield

Synonyms & Similar Words

• being
• standing
• lying
• residing
• resting
• waiting
• remaining
• staying
• bearing
• overlooking
• awaiting
• commanding
• posting
• hanging around
• sticking around
• tarrying
• dwelling
• stationing

Phrases Containing sitting

• sitting duck

• sitting duck