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canter vs sit

sit vs canter

canter is a noun but sit is not a noun.

canter and sit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
canter Yes No Yes No
sit No No Yes No
As verbs, sit is a hypernym of canter; that is, sit is a word with a broader meaning than canter:
  • canter: cause to ride at a cantering pace
  • sit: sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
Other hypernyms of canter include ride.
canter (noun) sit (noun)
a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop
canter (verb) sit (verb)
ride at a canter serve in a specific professional capacity
go at a canter, of horses be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
cause to ride at a cantering pace 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
Difference between canter and sit

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