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stand
(st/&/nd )

noun (n)

  • a support or foundation(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    base, pedestal
    source: wordnet30
  • the position where a thing or person stands(noun.location)
    source: wordnet30
  • a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area(noun.group)
    Example:
    They cut down a stand of trees.
    source: wordnet30
  • a small table for holding articles of various kinds(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    A bedside stand.
    source: wordnet30
  • a support for displaying various articles(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    rack
    source: wordnet30
  • an interruption of normal activity(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    standstill, tie-up
    source: wordnet30
  • a mental position from which things are viewed(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    point of view, standpoint, viewpoint
    source: wordnet30
  • a booth where articles are displayed for sale(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    sales booth, stall
    source: wordnet30
  • a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance(noun.act)
    Example:
    A one-night stand.
    source: wordnet30
  • tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    bandstand, outdoor stage
    source: wordnet30
  • a defensive effort(noun.act)
    Example:
    The army made a final stand at the Rhone.
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of standing.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • be standing; be upright(verb.contact)
    Example:
    We had to stand for the entire performance!.
    Synonym:
    stand up
    Antonym:
    lie
    source: wordnet30
  • be in some specified state or condition(verb.stative)
    Example:
    I stand corrected.
    source: wordnet30
  • occupy a place or location, also metaphorically(verb.stative)
    Example:
    We stand on common ground.
    source: wordnet30
  • hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright(verb.stative)
    Example:
    I am standing my ground and won't give in!.
    Synonym:
    remain firm
    Antonym:
    relent, soften, yield
    source: wordnet30
  • put up with something or somebody unpleasant(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate
    source: wordnet30
  • have or maintain a position or stand on an issue(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Where do you stand on the War?.
    source: wordnet30
  • remain inactive or immobile(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Standing water.
    source: wordnet30
  • be in effect; be or remain in force(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The law stands!.
    source: wordnet30
  • be tall; have a height of; copula(verb.stative)
    Example:
    She stands 6 feet tall.
    source: wordnet30
  • put into an upright position(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Can you stand the bookshelf up?.
    Synonym:
    place upright, stand up
    source: wordnet30
  • withstand the force of something(verb.competition)
    Example:
    Stand the test of time.
    Synonym:
    fend, resist
    source: wordnet30
  • be available for stud services(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • To be at rest in an erect position; to be fixed in an upright or firm position(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To endure; to sustain; to bear; as, I can not stand the cold or the heat.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be, or signify that one is, willing to play with one's hand as dealt.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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