What does STOOD mean?

Parts of Speech:

Stood is a verb and the past tense of the verb "stand".

Definitions:

To stand in an upright position on the feet, especially as a result of an effort to maintain balance or to avoid falling.

Pronunciations:

US: /stʊd/

UK: /stʊd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "stand" comes from the Old English word "standan". Stood is the past tense of stand and is commonly used in English to describe an action in the past where someone was in an upright position on their feet. It is often used in conjunction with other verbs to describe an action that took place in the past.

Synonyms:

Remained, stayed, endured, persisted, lasted.

Related Words:

Stand, stoop, stomp, strew, stave.

Example Sentences:

• She stood up and walked to the door.
• He stood in line for two hours to get tickets to the concert.
• The statue has stood in the town square for over a hundred years.
• They stood together as the bride and groom exchanged their vows.
• The building stood tall against the skyline.