Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sat

Verb
/sæt/
Definition
The past tense of sit; to have been in a position in which one’s weight is supported by one’s buttocks and one’s back is upright.
Examples
  • She sat on the bench and enjoyed the view.
  • He sat quietly, contemplating his next move.
  • The cat sat in the sun, basking in the warmth.
Meaning
To have taken a position or to have placed oneself in a sitting posture.
Synonyms
  • Perched
  • Seated
  • Settled