Stand: meaning, definitions and examples

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stand

 

[ stรฆnd ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

intransitive

To be in or maintain an upright position, supported on one's feet.

Synonyms

arise, get up, rise

Examples of usage

  • I can't stand for too long without getting tired.
  • She stood up to give her speech.
Context #2 | Verb

transitive

To have or maintain as a position, condition, or course.

Synonyms

hold, keep, maintain

Examples of usage

  • They stand firm on their decision.
  • He stands accused of the crime.
Context #3 | Noun

singular

A determined effort to resist or fight for something.

Synonyms

position, posture, stance

Examples of usage

  • She took a stand against injustice.
  • The workers made a stand for better working conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "stand" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suporte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdiri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ staฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ซ‹ใค๏ผˆใŸใค๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se tenir debout

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pararse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayakta durmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stรกลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ™็ซ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ standa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ’แƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dayanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pararse

Etymology

The word 'stand' has Old English origins, with roots in Germanic languages. It has evolved over time to encompass a variety of meanings and uses, reflecting its versatility in English language. From its basic meaning of 'to be in an upright position' to its metaphorical usage in expressions like 'take a stand', 'stand' has been a staple word in English vocabulary.

See also: bystander, outstanding, standard, standards, standby, standing, standings, standoff, standoffish, standpoint, standpoints, standstill, upstanding, withstand.

Word Frequency Rank

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