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Audio Help [stand] Pronunciation Key, verb, stood, stand·ing, noun, plural stands for 28–48, stands, stand for 49.
Audio Help [stand] Pronunciation Key, verb, stood, stand·ing, noun, plural stands for 28–48, stands, stand for 49. –verb (used without object)
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| 1. | (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet. |
| 2. | to rise to one's feet (often fol. by up). |
| 3. | to have a specified height when in this position: a basketball player who stands six feet seven inches. |
| 4. | to stop or remain motionless or steady on the feet. |
| 5. | to take a position or place as indicated: to stand aside. |
| 6. | to remain firm or steadfast, as in a cause. |
| 7. | to take up or maintain a position or attitude with respect to a person, issue, or the like: to stand as sponsor for a person. |
| 8. | to have or adopt a certain policy, course, or attitude, as of adherence, support, opposition, or resistance: He stands for free trade. |
| 9. | (of things) to be in an upright or vertical position, be set on end, or rest on or as on a support. |
| 10. | to be set, placed, fixed, located, or situated: The building stands at 34th Street and 5th Avenue. |
| 11. | (of an account, score, etc.) to show, be, or remain as indicated; show the specified position of the parties concerned: The score stood 18 to 14 at the half. |
| 12. | to remain erect or whole; resist change, decay, or destruction (often fol. by up): The ruins still stand. The old building stood up well. |
| 13. | to continue in force or remain valid: The agreement stands as signed. |
| 14. | to remain still, stationary, or unused: The bicycle stood in the basement all winter. |
| 15. | to be or become stagnant, as water. |
| 16. | (of persons or things) to be or remain in a specified state, condition, relation, relative position, etc.: He stood in jeopardy of losing his license. |
| 17. | to have the possibility or likelihood: He stands to gain a sizable profit through the sale of the house. |
| 18. | Chiefly British. to become or be a candidate, as for public office (usually fol. by for). |
| 19. | Nautical.
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| 20. | (of a male domestic animal, esp. a stud) to be available as a sire, usually for a fee: Three Derby winners are now standing in Kentucky. |
| 21. | to cause to stand; set upright; set: Stand the chair by the lamp. |
| 22. | to face or encounter: to stand an assault. |
| 23. | to undergo or submit to: to stand trial. |
| 24. | to endure or undergo without harm or damage or without giving way: His eyes are strong enough to stand the glare. |
| 25. | to endure or tolerate: She can't stand her father. |
| 26. | to treat or pay for: I'll stand you to a drink when the manuscript is in. |
| 27. | to perform the duty of or participate in as part of one's job or duty: to stand watch aboard ship. |
| 28. | the act of standing; an assuming of or a remaining in an upright position. |
| 29. | a cessation of motion; halt or stop. |
| 30. | a determined effort for or against something, esp. a final defensive effort: Custer's last stand. |
| 31. | a determined policy, position, attitude, etc., taken or maintained: We must take a stand on political issues. |
| 32. | the place in which a person or thing stands; station. |
| 33. | witness stand. |
| 34. | a raised platform, as for a speaker, a band, or the like. |
| 35. | stands, a raised section of seats for spectators; grandstand. |
| 36. | a framework on or in which articles are placed for support, exhibition, etc.: a hat stand. |
| 37. | a piece of furniture of various forms, on or in which to put articles (often used in combination): a nightstand; a washstand. |
| 38. | a small, light table. |
| 39. | a stall, booth, counter, or the like, where articles are displayed for sale or where some business is carried on: a fruit stand. |
| 40. | newsstand: The papers usually hit the stands at 5 a.m. |
| 41. | a site or location for business: After 20 years the ice-cream vendor was still at the same stand. |
| 42. | a place or station occupied by vehicles available for hire: a taxicab stand. |
| 43. | the vehicles occupying such a place. |
| 44. | the growing trees, or those of a particular species or grade, in a given area. |
| 45. | a standing growth, as of grass, wheat, etc. |
| 46. | a halt of a theatrical company on tour, to give a performance or performances: a series of one-night stands on the strawhat trail. |
| 47. | the town at which a touring theatrical company gives a performance. |
| 48. | hive (def. 2). |
| 49. | Metalworking. a rolling unit in a rolling mill. |
| 50. | Chiefly British. a complete set of arms or accoutrements for one soldier. |
| 51. | stand by,
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| 52. | stand down,
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| 53. | stand for,
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| 54. | stand in with,
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| 55. | stand off,
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| 56. | stand on,
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| 57. | stand out,
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| 58. | stand over,
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| 59. | stand to,
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| 60. | stand up,
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| 61. | stand up for,
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| 62. | stand up to, to meet or deal with fearlessly; confront: to stand up to a bully. |
| 63. | stand a chance or show, to have a chance or possibility, esp. of winning or surviving: He's a good shortstop but doesn't stand a chance of making the major leagues because he can't hit. |
| 64. | stand pat. pat2 (def. 6). |
| 65. | stand to reason. reason (def. 18). |
| 66. | take the stand, to testify in a courtroom. |
[Origin: bef. 900; ME standen (v.), OE standan; c. OS standan, MD standen, OHG stantan, standa, standan; akin to L stāre to stand, sistere, Gk histánai to make stand, Skt sthā to stand, OIr at-tá (he) is
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v. stood (stŏŏd), stand·ing, stands v. intr.
v. tr.
n.
Phrasal Verb(s): stand by
To act as a stand-in. stand off
To take up positions for action. stand up
Idiom(s): stand a chance To have a chance, as of gaining or accomplishing something. Idiom(s): stand (one's) ground
Idiom(s): stand on (one's) own/two feet To be independent and responsible for oneself. Idiom(s): stand pat
Idiom(s): stand to reason To be consistent with reason: It stands to reason that if we leave late, we will arrive late. Idiom(s): stand up for
Idiom(s): stand up to To confront fearlessly; face up to. Idiom(s): stand up with To act as best man or maid of honor for (the groom or bride) at a wedding. [Middle English standen, from Old English standan; see stā- in Indo-European roots.] stand'er n. |
| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. |
stand (v.)
O.E. standan (class VI strong verb; past tense stod, pp. standen), from P.Gmc. *sta-n-d- (cf. O.N. standa, O.S., Goth. standan, O.H.G. stantan, Swed. stå, Du. staan, Ger. stehen), from PIE base *sta- "to stand" (cf. Skt. tisthati "stands," Gk. histemi "cause to stand, set, place," L. stare "stand," Lith. stojus, O.C.S. stajati; see stet). Sense of "to exist, be present" is attested from c.1300. Meaning "to pay for as a treat" is from 1821. Phrase stands to reason (1620) is from earlier stands (is constant) with reason. Phrase stand pat is originally from poker (1882); stand down in the military sense of "go off duty" is first recorded 1916. Standing ovation attested by 1968; standing army is from 1603.
| Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper |
stand (n.)
"pause, delay," O.E., from the root of stand (v.). Meaning "place of standing, position" is from c.1300; fig. sense is from 1595. Sense of "action of standing or coming to a position" is attested from 1392, especially in ref. to fighting. Meaning "raised platform for a hunter or sportsman" is attested from c.1400. Sense of "Stall or booth" is first recorded 1508. Military meaning "complete set" (of arms, colors, etc.) is from 1721, often a collective sing. Sense of "standing growth of trees" is 1868, Amer.Eng. Theatrical sense of "each stop made on a performance tour" is from 1896. The word was formerly also slang for "an erection" (1867).
| Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper |
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| 1. | a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" [syn: base] |
| 2. | the position where a thing or person stands |
| 3. | a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area; "they cut down a stand of trees" |
| 4. | a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a bedside stand" |
| 5. | a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack" [syn: rack] |
| 6. | an interruption of normal activity |
| 7. | a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events" [syn: point of view] |
| 8. | a booth where articles are displayed for sale [syn: stall] |
| 9. | a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; "a one-night stand" |
| 10. | tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) |
| 11. | a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air [syn: bandstand] |
| 12. | a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone" |
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| 1. | be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!" [ant: sit, lie] |
| 2. | be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected" |
| 3. | occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand on common ground" |
| 4. | hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!" [ant: relent] |
| 5. | put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage" |
| 6. | have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do you stand on the War?" |
| 7. | remain inactive or immobile; "standing water" |
| 8. | be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!" |
| 9. | be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall" |
| 10. | put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?" |
| 11. | withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow" [syn: resist] |
| 12. | be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females" |
| WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University. |
stand
In addition to the idioms beginning with stand, also see can't stand the sight of; heart misses a beat (stands still); (stand) in awe of; it stands to reason; know where one stands; make a stand; make one's hair stand on end; not have (stand) an earthly chance; take a stand; without a leg to stand on.
| The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. |
stand1 [stӕnd] verb — past tense, past participle stood [stud]
to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying
Example: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.
stand2 [stӕnd] verbExample: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.
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(often with up) to rise to the feet
Example: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.
stand3 [stӕnd] verbExample: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.
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to remain motionless
Example: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.
stand4 [stӕnd] verbExample: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.
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to remain unchanged
Example: This law still stands.
stand5 [stӕnd] verbExample: This law still stands.
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to be in or have a particular place
Example: There is now a factory where our house once stood.
stand6 [stӕnd] verbExample: There is now a factory where our house once stood.
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to be in a particular state, condition or situation
Example: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?
stand7 [stӕnd] verbExample: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?
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to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc
Example: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.
stand8 [stӕnd] verbExample: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.
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to put in a particular position, especially upright
Example: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.
stand9 [stӕnd] verbExample: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.
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to undergo or endure
Example: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.
stand10 [stӕnd] verbExample: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.
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to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person)
Example: Let me stand you a drink!
stand1 [stӕnd] nounExample: Let me stand you a drink!
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a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc
Example: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.
stand2 [stӕnd] nounExample: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.
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an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something
Example: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.
stand3 [stӕnd] nounExample: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.
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a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement
stand4 [stӕnd] noun
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a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators
Example: The stand was crowded.
stand5 [stӕnd] nounExample: The stand was crowded.
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(American) a witness box in a law court
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