Difference between Seat and Sit

What is the difference between Seat and Sit?

Seat as a verb is to put an object into a place where it will rest. while Sit as a verb is to be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs (especially the upper legs) are supported by some object.

Seat

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To put an object into a place where it will rest. To provide places to sit.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A place in which to sit. The horizontal portion of a chair or other furniture designed for sitting. A piece of furniture made for sitting; e.g. a chair, stool or bench; any improvised place for sitting. The part of an object or individual (usually the buttocks) directly involved in sitting. The part of a piece of clothing (usually pants or trousers) covering the buttocks. A membership in an organization, particularly a representative body. The location of a governing body. an electoral district, especially for a national legislature.

Sit

Part of speech: noun

Definition: an event (usually one full day or more) where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs (especially the upper legs) are supported by some object.To move oneself into such a position.To occupy a given position permanently.To be a member of a deliberative body.Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session.To be accepted.To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.To accommodate in seats; to seat.shortened form of babysit.To babysit

We hope you now know whether to use Seat or Sit in your sentence.

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