sitten

sit·ten

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sit-n]
- /ˈsɪt n/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sit-n]
- /ˈsɪt n/

Definitions of sitten word

verb sitten (in prescriptions) may it be. 1
verb without object sitten to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated. 1
verb without object sitten to be located or situated: The house sits well up on the slope. 1
verb without object sitten to rest or lie (usually followed by on or upon): An aura of greatness sits easily upon him. 1
verb without object sitten to place oneself in position for an artist, photographer, etc.; pose: to sit for a portrait. 1
verb without object sitten to remain quiet or inactive: They let the matter sit. 1

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Origin of sitten

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English sitten, Old English sittan; cognate with Dutch zitten, German sitzen, Old Norse sitja; akin to Gothic sitan, Latin sedēre, Greek hézesthai (base hed-); cf. set, sedate, cathedral, nest

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Parts of speech for Sitten

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Sitten

sitten 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.

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sitten usage trend in Literature

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