sit vs display

sit is not a noun while display is a noun.

sit and display both are verbs.

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

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

sit: assume a posture as for artistic purposes
display: to show, make visible or apparent

Other hypernyms of sit include exhibit, expose.

sit (noun)	display (noun)
	something shown to the public
	a visual representation of something
	an electronic device that represents information in visual form
	exhibiting openly in public view
	something intended to communicate a particular impression
	behavior that makes your feelings public

sit (verb)	display (verb)
serve in a specific professional capacity	to show, make visible or apparent
be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside	attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals
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 sit and display

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