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sitting Synonyms

Another word for sitting

Choosing another word for sitting depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

In a seated position; resting on the buttocks rather than standing or lying down.

Usage Example

"Please remain in a seated position until the vehicle comes to a complete stop."

Strongest
seated
Strong
perched

• noun (Context 2)

A continuous period of time spent engaged in a particular activity while seated, such as reading, eating, or posing for an artist or photographer.

Usage Example

"She enjoyed the novel so much that she finished the entire book in a single session."

Strongest
session
Strong
stretch
spell
stint
bout

• adjective (Context 3)

Currently holding an official position or serving in office (especially of a president, judge, or legislator).

Usage Example

"It is relatively rare for a incumbent president to lose a primary challenge from within their own party."

Strongest
incumbent
serving
Strong
current
present
reigning

• noun (Context 4)

A formal meeting or session of an official body, such as a legislature, parliament, or court of law, to conduct business.

Usage Example

"The Supreme Court will announce its decision during the next scheduled session."

Strongest
session
meeting
Strong
hearing
assembly
conclave
Weak
council

• noun (Context 5)

A scheduled period of time during which a meal is served to a group of people in a dining hall, restaurant, or hotel.

Usage Example

"Because the dining room was small, dinner was served in two separate sittings."

Strongest
seating
Strong
service
shift

Opposites of sitting

The opposite of sitting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

standing
former
recess
past
adjournment
previous
retired
erstwhile
See all opposites of sitting

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sitting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sitting
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