Stood: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ
stood
[ stสd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น ficou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช stand
๐ฎ๐ฉ berdiri
๐บ๐ฆ ััะพัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ staล
๐ฏ๐ต ็ซใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท se tenait
๐ช๐ธ se quedรณ
๐น๐ท durdu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ stรกl
๐ธ๐ฐ stal
๐จ๐ณ ็ซ็
๐ธ๐ฎ stal
๐ฎ๐ธ stรณรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dayandฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.