Phrasal Verb - sitting by (someone or something)
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.Definition
- To be present and stay near someone or something, often to offer support or comfort, or to keep an eye on a situation. 2. To wait for something to happen or for someone to arrive. 3. To be in a position where one is affected by an action or event, often negatively.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | She sat by her sick husband, holding his hand and comforting him. |
| 2 | I'll sit by the fireplace and read a book while it rains outside. |
| 3 | The students sat by their desks, waiting for the teacher to arrive. |
| 4 | The fire alarm went off, and we all had to sit by our lockers until the all-clear was given. |
| 5 | The neighbors sat by and watched as the house next door burned down. |
| 6 | He sat by the pool, sunbathing and sipping a drink. |
| 7 | The children sat by their father as he told them stories at bedtime. |
| 8 | The jury sat by and listened attentively as the witnesses testified. |
| 9 | The tourists sat by the roadside, waiting for the bus to come. |
| 10 | The dog sat by the grave of its master, loyal and mourning. |