sprawl vs sit

sprawl is a noun but sit is not a noun.

sprawl and sit both are verbs.

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

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

sprawl: sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
sit: be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside

Other hypernyms of sprawl include sit down, lie.

sprawl (noun)	sit (noun)
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities

sprawl (verb)	sit (verb)
sit or lie with one's limbs spread out	serve in a specific professional capacity
go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way	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 sprawl and sit

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