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Moderatesat
The correct spelling is sat.
How to pronounce sat
/sæt/
verbIPA: /sæt/
Say it like: Sat
The correct spelling is sat. (of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks. For example: "After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax."
Usage Examples
“After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax.”
“I asked him to sit.”
“The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
- 2.(of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
- 3.(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.
- 4.To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
- 5.To be a member of a deliberative body.
noun
- 1.A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.
- 2.A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth.
- 3.A country, state, office, building etc. which is under the jurisdiction, influence, or domination of another body.
- 4.An attendant on an important person; a member of someone's retinue, often in a somewhat derogatory sense; a henchman.
- 5.Satellite TV; reception of television broadcasts via services that utilize man-made satellite technology.
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