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sit vs sitting

sitting vs sit

sit is not a noun while sitting is a noun.

sit is not an adjective while sitting is an adjective.

sit is a verb but sitting is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sit No No Yes No
sitting Yes Yes No No
sit (noun) sitting (noun)
the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
a session as of a legislature or court
a meeting of spiritualists
sit (adjective) sitting (adjective)
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
not moving and therefore easy to attack
sit (verb) sitting (verb)
serve in a specific professional capacity
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 sit and sitting

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