English to English
stand
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noun (n)
- 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 mental position from which things are viewed(noun.cognition)source: wordnet30
- a booth where articles are displayed for sale(noun.artifact)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)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 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!.
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?.
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