sat

/sæt/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘sit’, to be in a seated position

“She sat on the couch and read a book.”

2. noun

the act of being seated or a period of sitting

“The sat of the audience was impressive.”

3. verb

to be firmly established or seated in a particular position

“The new policy has sat well with the employees.”

Synonyms

  • seated
  • sitting

Antonyms

  • stood
  • stood up