Definition of stand

noun (n)

• a support or foundation (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: base, pedestal
  

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• the position where a thing or person stands (noun.location)

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• a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area (noun.group)

  Example:
  They cut down a stand of trees.
  

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• a small table for holding articles of various kinds (noun.artifact)

  Example:
  A bedside stand.
  

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• a support for displaying various articles (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: rack
  

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• an interruption of normal activity (noun.event)

  Synonym: standstill, tie-up
  

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• a mental position from which things are viewed (noun.cognition)

  Synonym: point of view, standpoint, viewpoint
  

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• a booth where articles are displayed for sale (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: sales booth, stall
  

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• a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance (noun.act)

  Example:
  A one-night stand.
  

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• tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) (noun.artifact)

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• a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: bandstand, outdoor stage
  

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• a defensive effort (noun.act)

  Example:
  The army made a final stand at the Rhone.
  

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• The act of standing. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• be standing; be upright (verb.contact)

  Synonym: stand up
  Antonym: lie
  

  Example:
  We had to stand for the entire performance!.
  

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• be in some specified state or condition (verb.stative)

  Example:
  I stand corrected.
  

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• occupy a place or location, also metaphorically (verb.stative)

  Example:
  We stand on common ground.
  

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• hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright (verb.stative)

  Synonym: remain firm
  Antonym: relent, soften, yield
  

  Example:
  I am standing my ground and won't give in!.
  

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• put up with something or somebody unpleasant (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate
  

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• have or maintain a position or stand on an issue (verb.cognition)

  Example:
  Where do you stand on the War?.
  

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• remain inactive or immobile (verb.stative)

  Example:
  Standing water.
  

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• be in effect; be or remain in force (verb.stative)

  Example:
  The law stands!.
  

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• be tall; have a height of; copula (verb.stative)

  Example:
  She stands 6 feet tall.
  

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• put into an upright position (verb.contact)

  Synonym: place upright, stand up
  

  Example:
  Can you stand the bookshelf up?.
  

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• withstand the force of something (verb.competition)

  Synonym: fend, resist
  

  Example:
  Stand the test of time.
  

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• be available for stud services (verb.contact)

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• 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

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