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stand > 24 senses
NOUN1stand, base, pedestalA support or foundation
2standThe position where a thing or person stands
3standA growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
4standA small table for holding articles of various kinds
5stand, rackA support for displaying various articles
6stand, standstill, tie-upAn interruption of normal activity
7stand, point of view, viewpoint, standpointA mental position from which things are viewed
8stand, stall, sales boothA booth where articles are displayed for sale
9standA stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
10stand, standsTiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
11stand, bandstand, outdoor stageA platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
12standA defensive effort
VERB1stand, stand upBe standing
2standBe in some specified state or condition
3standOccupy a place or location, also metaphorically
4stand, remain firmHold one's ground
5standHave or maintain a position or stand on an issue
6stand, digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put upPut up with something or somebody unpleasant
7standRemain inactive or immobile
8standBe in effect
9standBe tall
10stand, stand up, place uprightPut into an upright position
11stand, resist, fendWithstand the force of something
12standBe available for stud services
stand > pronunciation
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stand > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA support or foundation.
Synonymsbase, pedestal
Narrowerbrass monkey; staddle; trivet; trivet
Broadersupport
stand > noun 2, location
MeaningThe position where a thing or person stands.
Narrowercabstand, taxistand, taxi rank
Broaderposition, place
Verbsstand; stand; stand
stand > noun 3, group
MeaningA growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area.
Examples"they cut down a stand of trees"
Broadervegetation, flora
stand > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA small table for holding articles of various kinds.
Examples"a bedside stand"
Narrowerlectern, reading desk
Broadertable
stand > noun 5, artifact
MeaningA support for displaying various articles.
Synonymsrack
Partsspit
Narrowerbier; cruet-stand; dress rack; magazine rack; music stand, music rack; spice rack; tripod
Broadersupport
stand > noun 6, event
MeaningAn interruption of normal activity.
Synonymsstandstill, tie-up
Broaderstop, halt
Verbsstand
stand > noun 7, cognition
MeaningA mental position from which things are viewed.
Synonymspoint of view, viewpoint, standpoint
Narrowercityscape; landscape; slant, angle; complexion
Broaderposition, stance, posture
Verbsstand; stand; stand; stand
stand > noun 8, artifact
MeaningA booth where articles are displayed for sale.
Synonymsstall, sales booth
Narrowercoffee stall; newsstand
Broaderbooth
stand > noun 9, act
MeaningA stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance.
Examples"a one-night stand"
Broaderstop, stopover, layover
stand > noun 10, artifact
MeaningTiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade).
Synonymsstands
Part ofballpark, park; stadium, bowl, arena, sports stadium
Narrowerbleachers; grandstand, covered stand; reviewing stand
Broadertiered seats
stand > noun 11, artifact
MeaningA platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air.
Synonymsbandstand, outdoor stage
Broaderplatform
stand > noun 12, act
MeaningA defensive effort.
Examples"the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
Narrowerrepulsion, standoff
Broaderdefense, defence, defensive measure
Verbsstand
stand > verb 1, contact
MeaningBe standing. Be upright.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Something is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s PP
ModelThe chairs stand in the corner
Examples"We had to stand for the entire performance!"
Synonymsstand up
Entailsarise, rise, uprise, get up, stand up
Caused bystand, stand up, place upright
Narrowerramp; stand back; line up, queue up, queue
Broaderrest
Contrarysit, sit down; lie
Similar tostand, stand up, place upright
See alsostand up
Nounsstanding; standee; stander; stand; stance
stand > verb 2, stative
MeaningBe in some specified state or condition.
PatternSomething ----s Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s Adjective
Examples"I stand corrected"
Broaderbe
See alsostand out; stand firm; stand by; stand by; stand out; stand for
Nounsstand
stand > verb 3, stative
MeaningOccupy a place or location, also metaphorically.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s PP
Examples"We stand on common ground"
Broaderbe
Nounsstand
stand > verb 4, stative
MeaningHold one's ground. Maintain a position. Be steadfast or upright.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Examples"I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
Synonymsremain firm
Broaderresist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
Contraryyield, relent, soften
Similar toresist, stand, fend
Nounsstand
stand > verb 5, cognition
MeaningHave or maintain a position or stand on an issue.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Examples"Where do you stand on the War?"
Narroweralign, array
Broaderjudge
Nounsstand; stance
stand > verb 6, cognition
MeaningPut up with something or somebody unpleasant.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
ModelSam cannot stand Sue
Synonymsdigest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up
Narroweraccept, live with, swallow; stand for, hold still for; bear up; take lying down; take a joke; take, undergo, submit; sit out; pay
Broaderpermit, allow, let, countenance
Similar tosuffer
stand > verb 7, stative
MeaningRemain inactive or immobile.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"standing water"
Broaderstay, remain, rest
Nounsstand
stand > verb 8, stative
MeaningBe in effect. Be or remain in force.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"The law stands!"
Narrowerwash
Broadercontinue
stand > verb 9, stative
MeaningBe tall. Have a height of. Copula.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Examples"She stands 6 feet tall"
Broadermeasure
Nounsstand
stand > verb 10, contact
MeaningPut into an upright position.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP
ModelThey stand the bags on the table
Examples"Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
Synonymsstand up, place upright
Cause tostand, stand up
Broaderput, set, place, pose, position, lay
Similar tostand, stand up
Nounsstandard; stand
stand > verb 11, competition
MeaningWithstand the force of something.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"stand the test of time"
Synonymsresist, fend
Broaderfight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend
Similar tostand, remain firm
Nounsstand
stand > verb 12, contact
MeaningBe available for stud services.
PatternSomething ----s
Categoryanimal husbandry
Broaderserve, service

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