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sitting vs sit

sit vs sitting

sitting is a noun but sit is not a noun.

sitting is an adjective but sit is not an adjective.

sitting is not a verb while sit is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sitting Yes Yes No No
sit No No Yes No
sitting (noun) sit (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
sitting (adjective) sit (adjective)
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
not moving and therefore easy to attack
sitting (verb) sit (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 sitting and sit

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