'Cited', 'sited', and 'sighted' are commonly confused words in English grammar. Understanding the difference between 'cited', 'sited', and 'sighted' is important to use them correctly in written and spoken English.
'Cited' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'cite'. It means to quote or refer to a source as evidence or an example.
'Sited' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'site'. It means to locate or place something in a particular position or site.
'Sighted' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'sight'. It means to see, observe, or catch sight of something or someone.
Let's take a closer look at the meanings and usage of 'cited', 'sited', and 'sighted'.
| 'Cited' | 'Sited' | 'Sighted' |
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| The word 'cited' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'cite'. It means to quote or refer to a source as evidence or an example. | The word 'sited' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'site'. It means to locate or place something in a particular position or site. | The word 'sighted' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'sight'. It means to see, observe, or catch sight of something or someone. |
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To remember the difference between 'cited', 'sited', and 'sighted', it can be helpful to associate 'cited' with quoting or referring to a source, 'sited' with locating or placing something, and 'sighted' with seeing or observing something.
Here are some examples of correct usage:
- The scholar cited several research papers in her thesis.
- The city council sited the new park in a central location.
- We sighted a shooting star during the meteor shower last night.
Remembering the correct usage of 'cited', 'sited', and 'sighted' will improve your grammar and communication skills.
