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stand

/st/&/nd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a support or foundation

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms base pedestal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the position where a thing or person stands

    noun.location

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

    noun.group

    Examples
    They cut down a stand of trees.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. a small table for holding articles of various kinds

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    A bedside stand.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a support for displaying various articles

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms rack

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. an interruption of normal activity

    noun.event

    Synonyms standstill tie-up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. a mental position from which things are viewed

    noun.cognition

    Synonyms point of view standpoint viewpoint

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. a booth where articles are displayed for sale

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms sales booth stall

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

    noun.act

    Examples
    A one-night stand.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms bandstand outdoor stage

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. a defensive effort

    noun.act

    Examples
    The army made a final stand at the Rhone.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. The act of standing.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. be standing; be upright

    verb.contact

    Examples
    We had to stand for the entire performance!
    Synonyms stand up
    Antonyms lie

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. be in some specified state or condition

    verb.stative

    Examples
    I stand corrected.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

    verb.stative

    Examples
    We stand on common ground.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

    verb.stative

    Examples
    I am standing my ground and won't give in!
    Synonyms remain firm
    Antonyms relent soften yield

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. put up with something or somebody unpleasant

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms abide bear brook digest endure put up stick out stomach suffer support tolerate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Where do you stand on the War?

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. remain inactive or immobile

    verb.stative

    Examples
    Standing water.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. be in effect; be or remain in force

    verb.stative

    Examples
    The law stands!

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. be tall; have a height of; copula

    verb.stative

    Examples
    She stands 6 feet tall.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. put into an upright position

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Can you stand the bookshelf up?
    Synonyms place upright stand up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. withstand the force of something

    verb.competition

    Examples
    Stand the test of time.
    Synonyms fend resist

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. be available for stud services

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. To be at rest in an erect position; to be fixed in an upright or firm position

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  14. To endure; to sustain; to bear; as, I can not <i>stand</i> the cold or the heat.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  15. To be, or signify that one is, willing to play with one's hand as dealt.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

stanchelstancherstanchionstanchlessstanchlystanchnessstand backstand bystand faststand firmstand forstand guard

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