Stood: meaning, definitions and examples

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stood

 

[ stสŠd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Stood is the past tense of the verb 'stand', which means to be in an upright position on the feet. It implies maintaining an upright posture without moving. This verb can also denote enduring a period or a condition. It can be used to indicate a position in a situation or the act of remaining in a certain place. In a figurative sense, 'stood' can express a stance or opinion held strongly by someone.

Synonyms

endured, remained, withstood

Examples of usage

  • He stood tall during the ceremony.
  • The soldiers stood in formation.
  • She stood by her friend in difficult times.
  • They stood up for their rights.
  • The statue stood in the park for decades.

Translations

Translations of the word "stood" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ficou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdiri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพัะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ staล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ซ‹ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se tenait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ se quedรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท durdu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู‚ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ™็€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรณรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dayandฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ se quedรณ

Etymology

The word 'stood' originates from the Old English 'standan', which means 'to stand'. This term has deep roots in the Germanic languages, where similar terms are found in Old High German 'stanzan' and Old Norse 'standa'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved, but its core essence related to an upright position has been preserved. The transformation into the past tense 'stood' is part of a larger pattern of irregular verb conjugation in English, which often stems from historical phonetic changes in the language. The use of 'stood' can be traced back over a millennium, reflecting the enduring nature of the concept of standing in both physical and metaphorical contexts. Its application expanded with the development of English literature and spoken language, contributing to its frequent use in various idiomatic expressions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,037, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.