sitting
0 antonyms and opposites of sitting, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A period of time spent seated doing a particular activity, often in one continuous stretch.
How to use sitting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "sit" plus the suffix "-ing."
Full origin of sitting →Frequently asked questions
What does “sitting” mean?
The word “sitting” means a period of time spent seated doing a particular activity, often in one continuous stretch. In plain terms, a continuous stretch of time doing something seated, a formal meeting session, or (as an adjective) currently in office.
How do you pronounce “sitting”?
“Sitting” is pronounced SIH-tihng (/ˈsɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sitting” in a sentence?
Here is “sitting” used in a sentence: “She read the whole book in one sitting.”
What part of speech is “sitting”?
Depending on how it is used, “sitting” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “sitting” a common word?
“Sitting” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sitting” have?
“Sitting” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a period of time spent seated doing a particular activity, often in one continuous stretch.
What does 'in one sitting' mean?
'In one sitting' means completing something in a single, continuous session without stopping — for example, reading a whole book or finishing a task in one go. It emphasises that the activity was done straight through, in an unbroken stretch, rather than spread across several separate occasions.
What is a portrait sitting?
A portrait sitting is a session in which a person poses for an artist or photographer while their likeness is captured. Traditional painted portraits often required several sittings over days or weeks, each one a fixed period of the subject staying still for the artist.
What is the difference between a sitting and a session?
The two words often overlap, and both mean a period spent on one activity. 'Sitting' stresses one continuous, unbroken stretch, often literally seated, while 'session' is broader and can span breaks or recurring meetings. You read a book in one sitting but attend a training session.
What is a sitting in parliament?
In government, a sitting is a single occasion on which a parliament or assembly meets to conduct business, from when it convenes until it adjourns. A day's proceedings are often called that day's sitting, and a longer run of these makes up a parliamentary session.