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  • noun Alternative spelling of sit-up; alternative spelling of situp.
  • verb intransitive To assume a sitting position from a position lying down.
  • verb intransitive To sit erect.
  • verb intransitive To show interest or surprise.
  • verb To rise.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb not go to bed
  • verb change to an upright sitting position

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