stand
nouns
the position where a thing or person stands
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
"they cut down a stand of trees"
is a type of (narrower)
all the plant life in a particular region or period
"Pleistocene vegetation"; "the flora of southern California"; "the botany of China"
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
"a bedside stand"
is a type of (narrower)
a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
"it was a sturdy table"
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"
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
"a one-night stand"
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
is a part of
a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
"take me out to the ballpark"
is a part of
a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
is a type of (narrower)
seating that is arranged in sloping tiers so that spectators in the back can see over the heads of those in front
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
a defensive effort
"the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
is a type of (narrower)
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
"they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"
verbs
be standing; be upright
"We had to stand for the entire performance!"
be in some specified state or condition
"I stand corrected"
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is a type of (narrower)
have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
"John is rich"; "This is not a good answer"
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
"We stand on common ground"
is a type of (narrower)
have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
"John is rich"; "This is not a good answer"
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
"I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
antonym
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"
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
"Where do you stand on the War?"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
form a critical opinion of
"I cannot judge some works of modern art"; "How do you evaluate this grant proposal?" "We shouldn't pass judgment on other people"
remain inactive or immobile
"standing water"
be in effect; be or remain in force
"The law stands!"
is a type of (narrower)
exist over a prolonged period of time
"The bad weather continued for two more weeks"
be tall; have a height of; copula
"She stands 6 feet tall"
is a type of (narrower)
have certain dimensions
"This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
put into an upright position
"Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
is derived from
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"
be available for stud services
"male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"
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