1 A2 neutral
to be seated together with someone, often to keep them company or support them
"I'll sit with Grandma while you make the phone calls."
inseparable
sit with
B1 neutral inseparable transitive/intransitive
to sit together with someone, remain in the mind, or feel acceptable to someone
In plain English
to be with someone while sitting, or to feel right in your mind
What does "sit with" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic neutral
to stay in someone's mind and continue to affect their thoughts or feelings
"The judge's comment sat with her for days after the hearing."
inseparable
3 B2 idiomatic neutral
to seem acceptable, comfortable, or right to someone
"That explanation doesn't quite sit with me."
“
That doesn't sit well with me.
— Very common public/political interview phrase; exact source not recalled
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to sit together beside someone
Actually means
to be with someone while sitting, or to feel right in your mind
Usage tip
The figurative sense 'that doesn't sit well with me' is very common. The caregiving sense overlaps with 'sit with someone.'
Words that pair with "sit with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
family patient idea decision me comfortably
How to conjugate "sit with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
sit with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sits with
he/she/it
Past simple
sat with
yesterday
Past participle
sat with
have + pp
-ing form
sitting with
continuous
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