stand
stand /ˈstænd/
noun
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A support or foundation
(
pedestal
, base
, stand
)
a support or foundation
The base of the lamp
the base of the lamp
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()
A support for displaying various articles
(
rack
, stand
)
a support for displaying various articles
The newspapers were arranged on a rack
the newspapers were arranged on a rack
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()
A small table for holding articles of various kinds
(
stand
)
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
A bedside stand
a bedside stand
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()
A growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
(
stand
)
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
They cut down a stand of trees
they cut down a stand of trees
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The position where a thing or person stands
(
stand
)
the position where a thing or person stands
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A stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
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stand
)
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
A one-night stand
a one-night stand
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A booth where articles are displayed for sale
(
sales booth
, stand
, stall
)
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
She bought fresh vegetables from a vendor's stall in the market.
She bought fresh vegetables from a vendor's stall in the market.
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A mental position from which things are viewed
(
stand
, standpoint
, point of view
, viewpoint
)
a mental position from which things are viewed
We should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
Teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
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()
An interruption of normal activity
(
standstill
, tie-up
, stand
)
an interruption of normal activity
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A defensive effort
(
stand
)
a defensive effort
The army made a final stand at the Rhone
the army made a final stand at the Rhone
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A platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
(
outdoor stage
, stand
, bandstand
)
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
The local band played a lively tune on the park's bandstand.
The local band played a lively tune on the park's bandstand.
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Tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
(
stand
)
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
verb
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()
Be standing; be upright
(
stand up
, stand
)
be standing; be upright
We had to stand for the entire performance!
We had to stand for the entire performance!
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()
Be in some specified state or condition
(
stand
)
be in some specified state or condition
I stand corrected
I stand corrected
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()
Occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
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stand
)
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
We stand on common ground
We stand on common ground
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Hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
(
remain firm
, stand
)
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
I am standing my ground and won't give in!
I am standing my ground and won't give in!
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()
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant
(
digest
, stick out
, stomach
, abide
, brook
, endure
, put up
, support
, tolerate
, bear
, stand
, suffer
)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
I cannot bear his constant criticism
I cannot bear his constant criticism
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
He learned to tolerate the heat
he learned to tolerate the heat
She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
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()
Have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
(
stand
)
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
Where do you stand on the War?
Where do you stand on the War?
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Remain inactive or immobile
(
stand
)
remain inactive or immobile
Standing water
standing water
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Be in effect; be or remain in force
(
stand
)
be in effect; be or remain in force
The law stands!
The law stands!
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()
Be tall; have a height of; copula
(
stand
)
be tall; have a height of; copula
She stands 6 feet tall
She stands 6 feet tall
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()
Withstand the force of something
(
fend
, resist
, stand
)
withstand the force of something
The trees resisted her
The trees resisted her
Stand the test of time
stand the test of time
The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
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()
Put into an upright position
(
place upright
, stand
, stand up
)
put into an upright position
Can you stand the bookshelf up?
Can you stand the bookshelf up?
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(animal husbandry) be available for stud services
(
stand
)
(animal husbandry) be available for stud services
Male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females
male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females
