sit, seat

sit - /sɪt/

seat - /siːt/

• Please sit in the seat closest to the window.
• She asked him to sit while she found him a seat at the table.
• The seat was taken, so I had to sit on the bench.
• I prefer to sit in the front seat when I’m in a car.
• He didn’t want to sit on the ground, so he looked for an empty seat.
• Could you sit in your assigned seat before the movie starts?
• I had to sit for a moment because the seat was too uncomfortable to stand.
• She offered her seat to the elderly man, and then chose to sit on the floor.
• Please sit down while I check if there’s a free seat for you.
• He tried to sit on the chair, but the seat was already broken.

Key Differences:

    • Sit (to rest with your body supported by your buttocks): /sɪt/

    • Seat (a place where you can sit, like a chair or bench): /siːt/