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hunker down vs sit

sit vs hunker down

hunker down and sit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hunker down No No Yes No
sit No No Yes No
As verbs, sit is a hypernym of hunker down; that is, sit is a word with a broader meaning than hunker down:
  • hunker down: sit on one's heels
  • sit: be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
Other hypernyms of hunker down include sit down.
hunker down (verb) sit (verb)
hold stubbornly to a position serve in a specific professional capacity
sit on one's heels be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
take shelter 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 hunker down and sit

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