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sat

The correct spelling is sat.

How to pronounce sat

/sæt/
verb

IPA: /sæt/

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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. 1.(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
  2. 2.(of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
  3. 3.(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.
  4. 4.To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
  5. 5.To be a member of a deliberative body.

noun

  1. 1.A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.
  2. 2.A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth.
  3. 3.A country, state, office, building etc. which is under the jurisdiction, influence, or domination of another body.
  4. 4.An attendant on an important person; a member of someone's retinue, often in a somewhat derogatory sense; a henchman.
  5. 5.Satellite TV; reception of television broadcasts via services that utilize man-made satellite technology.

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