stand

/stænd/

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Explanation of the Word "Stand"

The word "stand" can be used as both a noun and a verb, and it has several meanings depending on the context. Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand:

Advanced Usage and Variants

• Word Variants:

  • Standing: Present participle of stand (e.g., "The standing committee meets monthly.")
  • Stood: Past tense of stand (e.g., "He stood in line for hours.")

• Synonyms:

  • As a noun: position, viewpoint, platform
  • As a verb: endure, resist, remain

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• Stand one's ground: To maintain your position or opinion firmly.

  • Example: "I will stand my ground on this issue."

• Stand up for: To defend or support someone or something.

  • Example: "You should stand up for your friends."

• Stand by: To be ready to help or support.

  • Example: "I will stand by you no matter what."

• Stand out: To be very noticeable or distinct.

  • Example: "Her bright dress made her stand out at the party."

Conclusion

The word "stand" is versatile and can be used in many contexts.

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Noun

1. a defensive effort
   • the army made a final stand at the Rhone
2. a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
3. tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
4. a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
   • a one-night stand
5. a booth where articles are displayed for sale
6. a mental position from which things are viewed
   • we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
   • teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
7. an interruption of normal activity
8. a support for displaying various articles
   • the newspapers were arranged on a rack
9. a small table for holding articles of various kinds
   • a bedside stand
10. a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
    • they cut down a stand of trees
11. the position where a thing or person stands
12. a support or foundation
    • the base of the lamp

Verb

1. be available for stud services
   • male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females
2. withstand the force of something
   • The trees resisted her
   • stand the test of time
   • The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
3. put into an upright position
   • Can you stand the bookshelf up?
4. be tall; have a height of; copula
   • She stands 6 feet tall
5. be in effect; be or remain in force
   • The law stands!
6. remain inactive or immobile
   • standing water
7. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
   • Where do you stand on the War?
8. put up with something or somebody unpleasant
   • I cannot bear his constant criticism
   • The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
   • he learned to tolerate the heat
   • She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
9. hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
   • I am standing my ground and won't give in!
10. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
    • We stand on common ground
11. be in some specified state or condition
    • I stand corrected
12. be standing; be upright
    • We had to stand for the entire performance!

Synonyms

• bandstand
• outdoor stage
• stall
• sales booth
• point of view
• viewpoint
• standpoint
• standstill
• tie-up
• rack
• base
• pedestal
• resist
• fend
• stand up
• place upright
• remain firm