perch vs sit

perch is a noun but sit is not a noun.

perch and sit both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
perch	Yes	No	Yes	No
sit	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sit is a hypernym of perch; that is, sit is a word with a broader meaning than perch:

perch: sit, as on a branch
sit: be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside

Other hypernyms of perch include sit down.

perch (noun)	sit (noun)
spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
an elevated place serving as a seat
a linear measure of 16.5 feet
a square rod of land

perch (verb)	sit (verb)
sit, as on a branch	serve in a specific professional capacity
cause to perch or sit	be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
to come to rest, settle	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 perch and sit

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