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sits still

sits still is the third-person singular simple present indicative of sit still.

Meaning of sit still

Verb

sit still (third-person singular simple present sits still, present participle sitting still, simple past and past participle sat still)

  1. To remain motionless.
    • The dog wouldn't sit still while I gave him a bath.
  2. (idiomatic) To accept, tolerate, or acquiesce.
    • I'm not going to sit still and let him treat me this way.

Questions about sits still

What is sits still the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Sits still is the third-person singular simple present indicative of sit still.

Words near sits still in the dictionary

  1. sits one's butt down
  2. sits out
  3. sits over
  4. sits right
  5. sits shiva
  6. sits still
  7. sits through
  8. sits tight
  9. sits under
  10. sits up
  11. sits up and takes notice

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