squat vs sit down

sit down vs squat

squat is a noun but sit down is not a noun.

squat is an adjective but sit down is not an adjective.

squat and sit down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squat	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
sit down	No	No	Yes	No

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

squat: sit on one's heels
sit down: be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside

Other hypernyms of squat include sit.

squat (noun)	sit down (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

squat (adjective)	sit down (adjective)
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

squat (verb)	sit down (verb)
to perform the squat weightlifting exercise	show to a seat; assign a seat for
sit on one's heels	be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside
occupy (a dwelling) illegally	take a seat
be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide

Difference between squat and sit down

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