stand

//stænd//
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Verb

standInfinitive
standPresent tense
stoodPast tense
stoodPast participle
standingPresent participle
standsThird-person singular
1

to be in an upright position on one's feet

She stood by the window.

2

to rise to an upright position on one's feet

Everyone stood when the teacher entered the room.

3

to be in a particular place or position

A tall tree stands in the middle of the garden.

4

to remain valid, unchanged, or in effect

The offer still stands if you change your mind.

5

to tolerate or endure something

I can't stand this noise anymore.

6

to have a particular opinion or attitude

Where do you stand on this issue?

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Noun

standSingular
standsPlural
1

a piece of furniture or structure for holding or displaying things

She put the plant on a wooden stand.

2

a position or attitude toward an issue

What is your stand on this issue?

3

a raised platform or structure for spectators

We watched the game from the stand.

4

a small shop or stall, especially outdoors

They bought fresh fruit from a stand at the market.

5

an act of resistance or defense

The soldiers made a brave stand against the enemy.