Sit vs. seat: what’s the difference?
The short answer
Sit is primarily a verb that refers to the action of taking a seated position, while seat is primarily a noun that refers to the object one sits on or a designated place for sitting. Seat can also be a verb meaning to assign someone a place to sit.
What they have in common
Both sit and seat are related to the act of sitting and involve the concept of being in a seated position.
Examples
sit
- I like to sit by the window and read.
- Please sit down and relax.
- She asked her guests to sit in the living room.
seat
- He found an empty seat in the back row.
- The airplane seat was very comfortable.
- Could you please reserve a seat for me at the theater?
Which one is more common?
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