roost vs sit

roost is a noun but sit is not a noun.

roost and sit both are verbs.

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

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

roost: 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 roost include sit down.

roost (noun)	sit (noun)
a perch on which domestic fowl rest or sleep
a shelter with perches for fowl or other birds

roost (verb)	sit (verb)
settle down or stay, as if on a roost	serve in a specific professional capacity
sit, as on a branch	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

Difference between roost and sit

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