Sit and set are two words that are close in spelling and pronunciation but are used in very different circumstances; they are often confused. We will look at the difference in meaning between the irregular verbs sit and set and how they are used, where these words came from, and some examples of their use in sentences. Sit means to take a posture in which one's weight is balanced on one's buttocks and one's back is straight. One may sit in a chair, on a bed, on the floor, on a stool, or any … [Read more...]