English · Common Verbs
sitting
/ˈsɪtɪŋ/
[/ˈsɪtɪŋ/]
present participle of sit
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'sit': resting on a seat, happening now.
Example
She is sitting quietly by the window reading her favorite novel while the rain falls outside.
She is sitting quietly by the window reading her favorite novel while the rain falls outside.
Etymology
From Old English 'sittan' (to sit) plus the '-ing' ending, doubling the 't'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; can also be a noun meaning a single session.