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1. sit-down
noun. a strike in which workers refuse to leave the workplace until a settlement is reached.
Synonyms
- sit-down strike
- strike
Antonyms
- gladden
- lose
- defend
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Rhymes with Sit Down
- abbottstown
- abbotstown
- run-down
- mcquown
- facedown
- downtown
- uptown
- renown
- mcgown
- mccown
- mccoun
- frown
- drown
- crowne
- crown
- clown
- browne
- brown
- towne
- town
- shoun
- noun
- lown
- gown
- downe
- around
How do you pronounce sit down?
Pronounce sit down as sɪt daʊn.
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2. down
adverb. ['ˈdaʊn'] spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.
Synonyms
- downward
- downwardly
Antonyms
- upwards
- upwardly
- up
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
3. down
adjective. ['ˈdaʊn'] being or moving lower in position or less in some value.
Synonyms
- set
- downbound
- thrown
- descending
- behind
- downfield
- downward
- weak
- low
- fallen
Antonyms
- high
- up
- night school
- disqualify
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
4. down
verb. ['ˈdaʊn'] drink down entirely.
Synonyms
- toss off
- belt down
- drink down
- bolt down
- kill
- imbibe
- pour down
- drink
Antonyms
- imperceptible
- smart
- infallible
- irregular
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
5. down
noun. ['ˈdaʊn'] soft fine feathers.
Synonyms
- feather
- plume
- plumage
- swan's down
- plumule
- goose down
- down feather
Antonyms
- depressurise
- pressurise
- depressurize
- desynchronize
Etymology
- doun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- dun (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dune (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dún (Old Norse)
6. sit
verb. ['ˈsɪt'] be seated.
Synonyms
- sit down
- scrunch
- crouch
- lounge
- sprawl
- hunker down
- rest
- perch
- seat
- scrunch up
- squat
- roost
Antonyms
- stand
- gather
- activity
- change
Etymology
- sittan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. sit
verb. ['ˈsɪt'] be around, often idly or without specific purpose.
Synonyms
- be
Antonyms
- pull
- unwind
Etymology
- sittan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. sit
verb. ['ˈsɪt'] take a seat.
Synonyms
- sit down
Antonyms
- recede
- follow
Etymology
- sittan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. sit
verb. ['ˈsɪt'] be in session.
Antonyms
- ascend
Etymology
- sittan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. sit
verb. ['ˈsɪt'] sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions.
Synonyms
- move
- canter
- ride horseback
- ride
- outride
- ride herd
- extend
- override
- go
- locomote
- gallop
- travel
Antonyms
- high
- ride
- descend
- linger
Etymology
- sittan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Sentences with sit-down
1. Noun Phrase
Speak to your boss during a calm moment and ask when a good time would be for you to sit down and discuss some issues.
2. Noun Phrase
Before you consider a chemical peel, sit down with the plastic surgeon and outline what you expect from the procedure.