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stand
- pronunciation:
- staend
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- stand a chance, stand for, stand out
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
stands, standing, stood |
| definition 1: |
to assume or maintain an erect position on one's feet (often fol. by up).
- similar words:
- arise, erect, rear, rise
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| definition 2: |
to move or grow into an erect position or in an upward direction.
- similar words:
- arise, erect, grow, mount, right, rise, straighten
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| definition 3: |
to halt; stop.
- synonyms:
- halt, stop
- similar words:
- hold, rest, stay, wait
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| definition 4: |
to shift to another position or condition.
Please stand back.- synonyms:
- move, step
- similar words:
- draw, shift
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| definition 5: |
to remain in effect.
Our offer will stand for another week.- synonyms:
- hold, remain
- similar words:
- abide, continue, endure, exist, last, obtain, persist, prevail, rest, stay
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| definition 6: |
to become stagnant, as water.
- synonyms:
- stagnate
- similar words:
- lie, pool, rest
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| definition 7: |
to be situated somewhere.
The church stands in the valley.- synonyms:
- be, lie, sit
- similar words:
- place, rank, rest
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| definition 8: |
to hold to a specific opinion or attitude.
I stand on my record.- synonyms:
- hold to
- similar words:
- adhere to, declare for, defend, hold out, persevere, persist, sanction, stand pat, stick to, uphold
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| definition 9: |
to measure a certain height.
He stands five feet tall.- synonyms:
- be, measure
- similar words:
- reach
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| related words: |
jump, live, remain, stick |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to cause to be in an upright position.
- synonyms:
- raise, upright
- similar words:
- erect, lift, place, position, put, rear, right, rise, set, upend
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| definition 2: |
to tolerate; endure.
He can't stand working for his brother anymore.She can't stand being alone in the dark.I don't know how she stands such cruel treatment.- synonyms:
- bear, endure, take, tolerate
- similar words:
- abide, brave, brook, countenance, deal with, face, live, stomach, suffer, sustain, weather, withstand
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| definition 3: |
to withstand without harm.
I barely stood the shock.- synonyms:
- endure, weather, withstand
- similar words:
- bear, brave, cope with, handle, last, resist, survive, take, tolerate
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| definition 4: |
to undergo.
He is standing trial for rape.- synonyms:
- undergo
- similar words:
- confront, experience, face, meet, submit to, suffer
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| related words: |
accept, afford, rest, upright |
| phrase: |
stand a chance |
| phrase: |
stand for |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of standing.
- synonyms:
- standing
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| definition 2: |
a ceasing of activity; standstill.
- synonyms:
- halt, standstill, stop
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| definition 3: |
a place where something or someone stands.
- synonyms:
- position, station
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| definition 4: |
a determined attitude or position.
We must take a stand on this issue.- synonyms:
- point of view, position, stance
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| definition 5: |
an elevated platform.
an orchestra arranged on the stand- synonyms:
- platform
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| definition 6: |
a usually outdoor counter, stall, or movable serving facility where goods are displayed and sold.
We got some tacos at one of the many food stands at the festival.
- synonyms:
- booth, stall
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| definition 7: |
a witness stand.
- synonyms:
- witness stand
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| definition 8: |
a table or rack for storing a certain thing.
a magazine stand- synonyms:
- holder, rack
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| definition 9: |
a space reserved for taxicabs or limousines.
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| definition 10: |
a stop on a performance tour.
The band played a one-night stand in Las Vegas.- synonyms:
- engagement
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| definition 11: |
(pl.) the seats for spectators at a playing field or stadium; grandstand; bleachers.
- synonyms:
- bleachers, grandstand
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| definition 12: |
a growth of trees or upright plants such as corn or wheat.
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| related words: |
act, cabinet, console, gallery, performance, position, presumption |
| phrase: |
stand out |
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