What is another word for sit by?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪt bˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

When it comes to expressing an action of being somewhere without doing anything, "sit by" is just one option. Other synonyms can convey a similar idea, such as "lounge," "laze," or "loiter." For a more formal tone, someone could use "attend" or "be present." To emphasize a lack of activity, "idle," "lurk," or "hang out" might be more appropriate. Depending on the context, other verbs like "wait," "watch," "stand by," or "keep company" could convey the same meaning. Choosing the right synonym for "sit by" depends on the tone, intention, and level of formality desired for a particular situation.

Synonyms for Sit by:

What are the hypernyms for Sit by?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    be beside, Stay close to, hover near, linger near, place oneself near, remain close to, wait alongside.

What are the hyponyms for Sit by?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Famous quotes with Sit by

  • Fifa cannot sit by and see greed rule the football world. Nor shall we.
    Sepp Blatter
  • She would sit by herself in the middle of the old stoe amphitheatre, with the sky's starry vault overhead, and simply listen to the great silence around her.
    Michael Ende
  • Webster and I are very aloof. The two of us go and sit there by ourselves. I sit by myself in the corner with my book and the newspaper. He kind of runs around a little bit, and then he goes and sits on top of the picnic table. He never plays with other little dogs.
    Calista Flockhart
  • One may have a blazing hearth in one's soul and yet no one ever came to sit by it. Passers-by see only a wisp of smoke from the chimney and continue on their way.
    Vincent Van Gogh
  • After a fellow gets famous it doesn't take long for someone to bob up that used to sit by him in school.
    Kin Hubbard

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