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stand

stand

 
 
pronunciation:
staend
parts of speech:
verb, noun
phrases:
can't stand, stand for, stand up
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part of speech: verb
inflections: stands, standing, stood
definition 1: to hold your body upright by using your legs and feet, or to move to this position.
I need to sit down. I'm too tired to stand.People stand when the judge enters the room.
 
similar words:
erect, rise
definition 2: to be in an upright position.
None of the houses were standing after the big storm.
similar words:
grow, rise
definition 3: to put something in an upright position.
Stand the ladder next to the window.
similar words:
erect, lift, place, put, set
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part of speech: noun
definition: a small place or table where someone sells something. It is usually outside.
The farmer's stand is open only during August and September.
 
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phrase: can't stand, stand for, stand up
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