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withstanding

 

[ wɪðˈstændɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

resisting force

To withstand means to resist or hold out against something, often in the context of physical forces or pressures. It implies durability and strength in facing challenges, whether they are external forces or internal pressures.

Synonyms

endure, resist, survive, withhold

Examples of usage

  • The building was designed to withstand earthquakes.
  • He was able to withstand the criticism and keep going.
  • She had to withstand heavy rain during her hike.

Translations

Translations of the word "withstanding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resistência

🇮🇳 विरोध करना

🇩🇪 widerstandsfähig

🇮🇩 menahan

🇺🇦 витримування

🇵🇱 wytrzymałość

🇯🇵 耐える

🇫🇷 résistance

🇪🇸 resistencia

🇹🇷 dayanıklılık

🇰🇷 견디다

🇸🇦 مقاومة

🇨🇿 odolnost

🇸🇰 odolnosť

🇨🇳 抵抗

🇸🇮 odpornost

🇮🇸 þol

🇰🇿 төзімділік

🇬🇪 წინააღმდეგობა

🇦🇿 davamlılıq

🇲🇽 resistencia

Word origin

The word 'withstand' originates from the Old English term 'wiþstandan', which is comprised of 'wiþ', meaning 'against', and 'standan', meaning 'to stand'. Its usage dates back to the early 15th century and has evolved to denote the action of enduring or resisting something with determination. The prefix 'with-' emphasizes the idea of being in opposition to something, while 'stand' suggests a physical or figurative stance against it. 'Withstand' has been used in various contexts, from describing physical structures resisting environmental forces to metaphorically addressing personal resilience against life's challenges.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,129, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.