perched

[purcht] / pɜrtʃt /

VERB

sit atop of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alight squat touch down

STRONG

balance land light rest roost settle

WEAK

set down sit on

Antonyms

STRONG

move

WEAK

lower

Example Sentences

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That feature made it easier to take measurements while perched on a ladder or working on a roof.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Now, he’s relegated his studio space to a spot for recording Cameos, perched in front of a ring light rather than an easel.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

"At the moment there is only one route from where you can get a visa and it is open," Tanisa explained, perched on the edge of the bed.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

High temperatures are nothing new in the west African nation, perched just above the equator.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The garishly colored creature was perched on the first mate’s shoulder.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood