Stand - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |stænd|  American pronunciation of the word stand
Brit.  |stænd|  British pronunciation of the word stand
irregular verb:  p.t. — stood  p.p. — stood

noun

- a support or foundation (syn: base, pedestal)
- the position where a thing or person stands
- a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
they cut down a stand of trees
- a small table for holding articles of various kinds
a bedside stand
- a support for displaying various articles (syn: rack)
- an interruption of normal activity (syn: standstill, tie-up)
- a mental position from which things are viewed (syn: standpoint, viewpoint)
- a booth where articles are displayed for sale (syn: stall)
- a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
a one-night stand
- tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
- a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air (syn: bandstand)
- a defensive effort
the army made a final stand at the Rhone

verb

- be standing; be upright (syn: stand up)
We had to stand for the entire performance!
- be in some specified state or condition
I stand corrected
- occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
We stand on common ground
- hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
I am standing my ground and won't give in!
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant (syn: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate)
- have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
Where do you stand on the War?
- remain inactive or immobile
standing water
- be in effect; be or remain in force
The law stands!
- be tall; have a height of; copula
She stands 6 feet tall
- put into an upright position (syn: stand up)
Can you stand the bookshelf up?
- withstand the force of something (syn: fend, resist)
stand the test of time
- be available for stud services

Extra examples

She was standing near the window.

He was standing next to me.

All of the seats on the bus were taken so we had to stand.

He can stand using a cane.

He was standing in a puddle of water.

The deer stood still, listening for danger.

We had to stand in line for over an hour.

Two bowling pins were left standing.

A shovel and rake stood in the corner.

She stood the ladder against the house.

The team insured their victory with an impressive goal-line stand.

The army is preparing to make a stand against the enemy.

Students making a stand against the war

We have display stands in many bookstores.

He is too weak to stand.

Phrasal verbs

stand back  — stay clear of, avoid
stand by  — not act or do anything
stand in  — be a substitute
stand out  — be highly noticeable
stand up  — rise to one's feet

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: stand
he/she/it: stands
present participle: standing
past tense: stood
past participle: stood
noun
singular: stand
plural: stands
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