Sat: meaning, definitions and examples

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sat

 

[ sรฆt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

To have sat is the past tense of the verb 'sit', meaning to rest with one's weight on the buttocks, supported by the thighs, and typically with the back upright. It refers to the action of taking a seat or remaining in a designated position for a period of time.

Synonyms

perched, rested, seated

Examples of usage

  • She sat quietly in the corner.
  • He sat down after a long walk.
  • They sat at the table for dinner.
Context #2 | Noun

sitting position

A 'sat' can refer to a specific period of sitting or the act of having seated oneself. It is often used in informal contexts to describe a casual gathering or sitting session.

Synonyms

gathering, reunion, session

Examples of usage

  • We had a sat on the beach.
  • The sat lasted for over an hour.
  • Letโ€™s have a quick sat before leaving.

Translations

Translations of the word "sat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sitzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะดั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siedzieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบงใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'asseoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sentarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oturmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•‰๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฌู„ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sedฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sedieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sedeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sitja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oturmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sentarse

Etymology

The word 'sat' is derived from the Old English 'sittan', which means 'to sit'. The Proto-Germanic form is *sitลnฤ…, and it is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, including Dutch 'zitten' and German 'sitzen'. The evolution of 'sat' reflects the historical usage of the term, tracking back to early Germanic tribes who would have used it in their language. The word has undergone various forms through the centuries, but its basic meaning has remained consistent, referring to the act of resting in a seated position.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,425, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.