Sitting
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of sit, referring to the act of resting with the body supported by the buttocks. It can also mean being in session or posing for a portrait.
“She was sitting quietly in the garden reading a book.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsɪtɪŋ/
Syllables
sit·ting
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Synonyms
seatedrestingperched
Antonyms
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Wordle
Contains double T and double I; -ING ending is common
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points; the double letters can create good scoring opportunities
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