What does STAND mean?

Stand

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to be in an upright position on ones feet; to support oneself on ones feet; to remain in a place or position; to take up a position; to be in a specified state or condition
• noun: a standing position; a place where a person or thing stands; a determined attitude or position

Pronunciations:

• US: /stænd/
• UK: /stænd/

Origin and Usage:

The verb "stand" has its roots in Old English, and has been in use since at least the 9th century. The noun form of "stand" has been in use since at least the 14th century. The word has a variety of uses, from the physical act of standing, to taking up a position or attitude, to being in a certain state or condition.

Synonyms:

• verb: rise, get up, stand up, be upright, be erect, be on ones feet, be vertical
• noun: position, location, spot, place, site, posture, stance, attitude

Related Words:

• brand
• grand
• lands
• sands
• banda

Example Sentences:

• She stood up and walked to the door.
• He stood in the doorway, blocking her path.
• The building has stood for over 100 years.
• She took a stand on the issue, refusing to compromise her beliefs.
• The team is currently standing in first place in the league.
• The stand of trees provided some much-needed shade on the hot day.