Definition of stand
stood
play \ˈstu̇d\;standing
intransitive verb
1a : to support oneself on the feet in an erect positionb : to be a specified height when fully erect stands six feet twoc : to rise to an erect position
2a : to take up or maintain a specified position or posture stand aside can you stand on your headb : to maintain one's position stand firm
3 : to be in a particular state or situation stands accused
4 : to hold a course at sea
5 obsolete : hesitate
6a : to have or maintain a relative position in or as if in a graded scale stands first in the classb : to be in a position to gain or lose because of an action taken or a commitment made stands to make quite a profit
7 chiefly British : to be a candidate : run
8a : to rest or remain upright on a base or lower end a clock stood on the mantleb : to occupy a place or location the house stands on a knoll
stander
nounstand a chance
stand for
stand on
stand one's ground
stand on one's own feet
stand tall
stand treat
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Examples of stand in a Sentence
She was standing near the window.
He was standing next to me.
All of the seats on the bus were taken so we had to stand.
He can stand using a cane.
He was standing in a puddle of water.
The deer stood still, listening for danger.
We had to stand in line for over an hour.
Two bowling pins were left standing.
A shovel and rake stood in the corner.
She stood the ladder against the house.
Origin and Etymology of stand
Middle English, from Old English standan; akin to Old High German stantan, stān to stand, Latin stare, Greek histanai to cause to stand, set, histasthai to stand, be standing
Synonym Discussion of stand
stand
Definition of stand
1a : a halt for defense or resistanceb : an often defensive effort of some duration or degree of success a goal-line standc (1) : a stop made to give a performance a 6-game stand at home (2) : a town where such a stop is made
2 : an act of stopping or staying in one place
3a : a place or post where one standsb : a strongly or aggressively held position especially on a debatable issue took a stand against higher taxes
4a : the place taken by a witness for testifying in courtb stands plural (1) : a section of the tiered seats for spectators of a sport or spectacle (2) : the occupants of such seatsc : a raised platform (as for a speaker or hunter) serving as a point of vantage
5a : a small often open-air structure for a small retail business a vegetable stand a hot dog standb : a site fit for business opportunity
6 : a place where a passenger vehicle stops or parks a taxi stand
7 : hive 2
8 : a frame on or in which something may be placed for support
Examples of stand in a Sentence
The team insured their victory with an impressive goal-line stand.
The army is preparing to make a stand against the enemy.
students making a stand against the war
We have display stands in many bookstores.
First Known Use of stand
1590
STAND Defined for English Language Learners
stand
playDefinition of stand for English Language Learners
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: to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet
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: to move onto your feet from a sitting or low position
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: to be in an upright position
stand
Definition of stand for English Language Learners
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: a strongly held opinion about something
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: a strong effort to defend yourself or oppose something
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: a partially enclosed structure where things are sold or displayed
STAND Defined for Kids
Definition of stand for Students
stood
\ˈstu̇d\;standing
1 : to be in or take an upright position on the feet Stand for the pledge.
2 : to take up or stay in a specified position or condition Stand aside. The judges stood firm.
3 : to rest, remain, or set in a usually vertical position A clock stands on the shelf.
4 : to be in a specified place Their house stands on the hill.
5 : to put up with : endure He can't stand pain.
6 : to have an opinion How do you stand on the issue?
7 : to stay in effect The order still stands.
8 : undergo stand trial
stand by
stand for
stand out
stand up
stand up for
stand up to
Definition of stand for Students
1 : a structure containing rows of seats for spectators of a sport or spectacle
2 : a stall or booth often outdoors for a small business a fruit stand
3 : 1position 2 They took a strong stand on the question.
4 : a group of plants growing near one another a stand of pine trees
5 : an act of stopping or staying in one place
6 : a halt for defense or resistance Villagers made a stand against the enemy.
7 : a place or post which a person occupies : station The witness took the stand.
8 : a small structure (as a rack or table) on or in which something may be placed an umbrella stand
Law Dictionary
stand
Legal Definition of stand
stood
standing
intransitive verb
1 : to be in a particular state or situation stand accused
2 : to remain valid or effective let the ruling stand
transitive verb
: to submit to stand trial
stand in judgment
: to submit to the judgment of the court
stand in the shoes of
: to assume the rights or obligations of
stand mute
: to be effectively silent: as a : to exercise the privilege against self-incrimination (as in a trial) b : to raise no objections the prosecution agreed to stand mute at the sentencing
stand on
: to depend on especially as the basis of an argument or claim a party who stands on the writing as a complete and exclusive embodiment of the contract — J. J. White and R. S. Summers
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