ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SIT
Old English sittan; related to Old Norse sitja, Gothic sitan, Old High German sizzen, Latin sedēre to sit, Sanskrit sīdati he sits.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SIT
PRESENT
Present
I sit
you sit
he/she/it sits
we sit
you sit
they sit
Present continuous
I am sitting
you are sitting
he/she/it is sitting
we are sitting
you are sitting
they are sitting
Present perfect
I have sat
you have sat
he/she/it has sat
we have sat
you have sat
they have sat
Present perfect continuous
I have been sitting
you have been sitting
he/she/it has been sitting
we have been sitting
you have been sitting
they have been sitting
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I sat
you sat
he/she/it sat
we sat
you sat
they sat
Past continuous
I was sitting
you were sitting
he/she/it was sitting
we were sitting
you were sitting
they were sitting
Past perfect
I had sat
you had sat
he/she/it had sat
we had sat
you had sat
they had sat
Past perfect continuous
I had been sitting
you had been sitting
he/she/it had been sitting
we had been sitting
you had been sitting
they had been sitting
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will sit
you will sit
he/she/it will sit
we will sit
you will sit
they will sit
Future continuous
I will be sitting
you will be sitting
he/she/it will be sitting
we will be sitting
you will be sitting
they will be sitting
Future perfect
I will have sat
you will have sat
he/she/it will have sat
we will have sat
you will have sat
they will have sat
Future perfect continuous
I will have been sitting
you will have been sitting
he/she/it will have been sitting
we will have been sitting
you will have been sitting
they will have been sitting
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would sit
you would sit
he/she/it would sit
we would sit
you would sit
they would sit
Conditional continuous
I would be sitting
you would be sitting
he/she/it would be sitting
we would be sitting
you would be sitting
they would be sitting
Conditional perfect
I would have sit
you would have sit
he/she/it would have sit
we would have sit
you would have sit
they would have sit
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been sitting
you would have been sitting
he/she/it would have been sitting
we would have been sitting
you would have been sitting
they would have been sitting
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you sit
we let´s sit
you sit
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
sitting
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SIT»
The term «sit» is very widely used and occupies the
3.489 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
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10 QUOTES WITH «SIT»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
sit.
A lot of people think international relations is like a game of chess. But it's not a game of chess, where people sit quietly, thinking out their strategy, taking their time between moves. It's more like a game of billiards, with a bunch of balls clustered together.
We just bought a new house, so my wife's been doing all the moving and other stuff, so I would like to go home and just sit and enjoy all that for a couple months before I gotta start playing again.
I would not suggest the U.S. should sit down with the North Koreans bilaterally immediately after they've fired missiles - because the appearance is that you reward bad behavior. But if North Korea behaves for some period of time, I would pretty much favor direct talks.
Those of us who can remember our childhoods will recall how ardently we relished the moment of the bedtime story, when our mother or father would sit down beside us in the semi-dark and read from a book of fairy tales.
My all-time favourite programme is 'Seinfeld;' I could just sit and watch that over and over again.
He used to sit on my lap. I was sort of ambivalent about that. He was surviving any way he could.
I wake up some mornings and sit and have my coffee and look out at my beautiful garden, and I go, 'Remember how good this is. Because you can lose it.'
I think dissonance in music makes you think. It isn't, 'Oh, that's a pretty melody I can whistle.' You have to sit down and listen to tell it apart from other things.
No matter how many books you've written, whenever you sit down to write a new book, you always feel the same challenge - how do you shape this story into a book that people are going to love.
Inspiration is highly overrated. If you sit around and wait for the clouds to part, it's not liable to ever happen. More often than not, work is salvation.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SIT»
Discover the use of
sit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
sit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sit 'n Go Strategy: Expert Advice for Beating One-Table ...
This text, written by sit 'n go expert Collin Moshman, is a poker strategy book devoted exclusively to these tournaments.
2
What Will Fat Cat
Sit On?
What will Fat Cat sit on?
3
Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, ...
In 2003, Brad Warner blew the top off the Buddhist book world with his irreverent autobiography/manifesto, Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies, and the Truth about Reality.
4
Commit to
Sit (Large Print 16pt)
This book brings together a broad range of Buddhist meditative techniques that have appeared in the magazine over the years.
5
Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down
This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the ...
6
Sit, Walk, Stand: The Process of Christian Maturity
An inspiring look at Ephesians, opening our eyes to the process of Christian living and maturity in three words: Sit our position in Christ; Walk our life in the world; Stand our attitude toward the Enemy.
7
7 Weeks to 300
Sit-Ups: Strengthen and Sculpt Your Abs, ...
Packed with clear charts and helpful photos, "7 Weeks to 300 Sit-Ups" tells you everything you need to know about the ultimate exercise for your core and includes: - Instructions on how to do a perfect sit-up - Easy-to-follow progressive ...
8
Sit-on-top Kayak: A Beginner's Manual
Anyone can do it! Paddlers, newcomers and those curious about the sport will find all the answers to their questions in this book. Using colour photos and clear descriptions, this book is the perfect introduction to sit-on-top kayaking.
9
Sit-down: the General Motors Strike of 1936-1937
Studies the most significant American labor conflict of the 20th century
10
Sit, Walk, Stand with Study Guide
An inspiring look at Ephesians, opening our eyes to the process of Christian living and maturity in three words: sit—our position in Christ; walk—our life in the world; and stand—our attitude toward the Enemy.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SIT»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
sit is used in the context of the following news items.
No knee-jerk reaction to SIT proposals on P-Notes: FM
The SIT in its third report had recommended tighter controls over P-Notes and had said the stock market regulator should come up with regulations on the final ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
Lokayukta Joint Commissioner is one of the kingpins in bribery case …
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged corruption case in ... SIT sources said that they have found Lokayukta Joint Commissioner Syed Riyaz, ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Curb betting in cricket, check donations: SIT on black money
New Delhi: To check the black money menace, the Supreme Court-appointed SIT today called for effective norms to curb betting in cricket and a stronger set of ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
Health experts have figured out how much time you should sit each …
That's a long-awaited answer for a growing number of workers who may have heard of the terrible health effects of prolonged sitting and been wondering ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
Honolulu Mayor Vetoes Latest Sit-Lie Bill
The mayor says the sit-lie ban's expansion under Bill 6 is vulnerable to court challenges because of the bill's “legally flawed language” and presents an ... «Honolulu Civil Beat, May 15»
Jimmy Greaves out of intensive care and able to sit up as former …
A statement from the family released to Press Association read: "We can tell you that Jimmy is out of intensive care and is able to sit up in bed. Whilst he is by no ... «The Independent, May 15»
Candace Parker Sitting Out Start of 2015 WNBA Season: Latest …
Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker will sit out at least the beginning of the 2015 season, citing a need to rest her body, Los Angeles Sparks general manager ... «Bleacher Report, Apr 15»
Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit
Her writing has matured scarily fast on Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, whose title perfectly sums up her biggest talent: No one is better than ... «RollingStone.com, Mar 15»
Government sets up SIT to probe '84 riots
NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday constituted a three-member special investigation team (SIT) to re-open and re-investigate serious criminal cases ... «Times of India, Feb 15»
Sunanda Pushkar murder: SIT to quiz Shashi Tharoor again on …
ASG said: "A five member SIT has been formed, they are investigating the matter. At this stage the investigation can't be interfered with. The issue can't be raised ... «Times of India, Feb 15»
