baby-sit vs sit

baby-sit and sit both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
baby-sit	No	No	Yes	No
sit	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, baby-sit and sit are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of baby-sit include babysit.

baby-sit (verb)	sit (verb)
work or act as a baby-sitter	serve in a specific professional capacity
take watchful responsibility for	be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
	show to a seat; assign a seat for
	take a seat
	be in session
	sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
	assume a posture as for artistic purposes
	work or act as a baby-sitter
	be around, often idly or without specific purpose
	be located or situated somewhere