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- [sit uhp]
- /sɪt ʌp/
- /sɪt ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sit uhp]
- /sɪt ʌp/
Definitions of sit up words
- noun sit up an exercise in which a person lies flat on the back, lifts the torso to a sitting position, and then lies flat again without changing the position of the legs: formerly done with the legs straight but now usually done with the knees bent. 1
- verb without object sit up to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated. 1
- verb without object sit up to be located or situated: The house sits well up on the slope. 1
- verb without object sit up to rest or lie (usually followed by on or upon): An aura of greatness sits easily upon him. 1
- verb without object sit up to place oneself in position for an artist, photographer, etc.; pose: to sit for a portrait. 1
- verb without object sit up to remain quiet or inactive: They let the matter sit. 1
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Origin of sit up
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; noun use of verb phrase sit up
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Parts of speech for Sit up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sit up popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
sit up usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sit up
verb sit up
- bob up — to come up unexpectedly; appear suddenly
- get to one's feet — To stand up.
- interest — the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne.
- move up — to pass from one place or position to another.
Antonyms for sit up
verb sit up
- lay down — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
- disinterest — absence of interest; indifference.