English · Common Verbs
sat
/sæt/
[/sæt/]
past tense and participle of sit
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'sit': to have rested with the body supported on a seat.
Example
We sat by the fire all evening, sharing old stories and laughing until very late.
We sat by the fire all evening, sharing old stories and laughing until very late.
Etymology
From Old English 'sæt', past tense of 'sittan' (to sit).
How & Where It’s Used
Serves as both the simple past and past participle of 'sit'.