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lie vs sit

sit vs lie

lie is a noun but sit is not a noun.

lie and sit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lie Yes No Yes No
sit No No Yes No
lie (noun) sit (noun)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
position or manner in which something is situated
lie (verb) sit (verb)
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive serve in a specific professional capacity
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
assume a reclining position show to a seat; assign a seat for
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position take a seat
originate (in) be in session
have a place in relation to something else sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
be and remain in a particular state or condition 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 lie and sit

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