English dictionary
stand
nounPronunciation
stænd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a defensive effort
noun
- a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
noun
- a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
noun
- a support or foundation
noun
- a support for displaying or holding various articles
noun
- a booth where articles are displayed for sale
noun
- tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
noun
- a small table for holding articles of various kinds
noun
- a mental position from which things are viewed
noun
- an interruption of normal activity
noun
- a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
noun
- the position where a thing or person stands
verb
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant
verb
- have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
verb
- withstand the force of something
verb
- be available for stud services
verb
- be standing; be upright
verb
- put into an upright position
verb
- be in some specified state or condition
verb
- hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
verb
- be tall; have a height of; copula
verb
- be in effect; be or remain in force
verb
- remain inactive or immobile
verb
- occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
Example sentences
the army made a final stand at the Rhone
a one-night stand
the base of the lamp
the newspapers were arranged on a rack
a bedside stand
we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
they cut down a stand of trees
I cannot bear his constant criticism
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
he learned to tolerate the heat
She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
Where do you stand on the War?
The trees resisted her
stand the test of time
The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
Stallions are standing for stud service on the designated farm
We had to stand for the entire performance!
Can you stand the bookshelf up?
I stand corrected
I am standing my ground and won't give in!
She stands 6 feet tall
The law stands!
standing water
We stand on common ground