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sit vs squat

squat vs sit

sit is not a noun while squat is a noun.

sit is not an adjective while squat is an adjective.

sit and squat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sit No No Yes No
squat Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, squat is a hyponym of sit; that is, squat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sit:
  • sit: be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
  • squat: sit on one's heels
Other hyponyms of sit include lounge, sprawl, perch, rest, roost, crouch, hunker, hunker down, scrunch, scrunch up.
sit (noun) squat (noun)
the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
a small worthless amount
sit (adjective) squat (adjective)
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
sit (verb) squat (verb)
serve in a specific professional capacity to perform the squat weightlifting exercise
be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside sit on one's heels
show to a seat; assign a seat for occupy (a dwelling) illegally
take a seat be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide
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 squat

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