HyperDic: stand

English > 24 senses of the word stand:
VERBcontactstand, stand upbe standing
stativestandbe in some specified state or condition
stativestandoccupy a place or location, also metaphorically
stativestand, remain firmhold one's ground
cognitionstand, digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put upput up with something or somebody unpleasant
cognitionstandhave or maintain a position or stand on an issue
stativestandremain inactive or immobile
stativestandbe in effect
stativestandbe tall
contactstand, stand up, place uprightput into an upright position
competitionstand, resist, fendwithstand the force of something
contactstandbe available for stud services
NOUNartifactstand, base, pedestala support or foundation
locationstandthe position where a thing or person stands
groupstanda growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
artifactstanda small table for holding articles of various kinds
artifactstand, racka support for displaying various articles
eventstand, standstill, tie-upan interruption of normal activity
cognitionstand, point of view, viewpoint, standpointa mental position from which things are viewed
artifactstand, stall, sales bootha booth where articles are displayed for sale
actstanda stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
artifactstandtiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch / watch an event (game / game or parade)
artifactstand, bandstand, outdoor stagea platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
actstanda defensive effort
stand > pronunciation
Soundsstae'nd
Rhymesampersand ... woodland: 90 rhymes with aend...
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA support or foundation.
Synonymsbase, pedestal
Narrowerbrass monkeyA metal stand that formerly held cannon balls on sailing ships
staddleA base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked
trivetA stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table
trivetA three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth
BroadersupportAny device that bears the weight of another thing
Spanishbase, fundamento, peana, pedestal, pie, soporte, stand
Catalanbase, fonament, pedestal, peu, suport
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningThe position where a thing or person stands.
Narrowercabstand, taxistand, taxi rankA place where taxis park while awaiting customers
Broaderposition, placeThe particular portion of space occupied by something
Verbsstandbe standing
standput into an upright position
standbe tall
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 3, group
MeaningA growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area.
Example"they cut down a stand of trees"
Broadervegetation, flora, botanyAll the plant life in a particular region or period
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA small table for holding articles of various kinds.
Example"a bedside stand"
Narrowerlectern, reading deskdesk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text / text at the proper height for a lecturer / lecturer
BroadertableA piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 5, artifact
MeaningA support for displaying various articles.
Synonymrack
PartsspitA skewer for holding meat over a fire / fire
NarrowerbierA stand to support a corpse or a coffin prior to burial
cruet-standA stand for cruets containing various condiments
dress rackA rack used primarily to display dresses for sale in a store
magazine rackA rack for displaying magazines
music stand, music rackA light stand for holding sheets of printed music
spice rackA rack for displaying containers filled with spices / spices
tripodA three-legged rack used for support
BroadersupportAny device that bears the weight of another thing
Spanishanaquel
Catalanpostada
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 6, event
MeaningAn interruption of normal activity.
Synonymsstandstill, tie-up
Broaderstop, haltThe event of something ending
Spanishinmovilización, parada, paralización
Catalanimmobilització, parada, paralització
Verbsstandremain inactive or immobile
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 7, cognition
MeaningA mental position from which things are viewed.
Synonymspoint of view, viewpoint, standpoint
NarrowercityscapeA viewpoint toward a city or other heavily populated area
complexionA point of view or general attitude or inclination
landscapeAn extensive mental viewpoint
slant, angleA biased way of looking at or presenting something
Broaderposition, stance, postureA rationalized mental attitude
Spanishóptica, perspectiva, punto de vista, visión
Catalanòptica, perspectiva, punt de vista, visió
Verbsstandhave or maintain a position or stand on an issue
standhold one's ground
standoccupy a place or location, also metaphorically
standbe in some specified state or condition
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 8, artifact
MeaningA booth where articles are displayed for sale.
Synonymsstall, sales booth
Narrowercoffee stallA stand (usually movable) selling hot coffee and food (especially at night)
newsstandA stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold
BroaderboothA small shop at a fair
Spanishcaseta, puesto, tenderete
Catalancaseta, parada, paradeta
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 9, act
MeaningA stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance.
Example"a one-night stand"
Broaderstop, stopover, layoverA brief stay in the course of a journey
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 10, artifact
Meaningtiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch / watch an event (game / game or parade).
Part ofballpark, parkA facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
stadium, bowl, arena, sports stadiumA large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
NarrowerbleachersAn outdoor grandstand without a roof
grandstand, covered standA stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof
reviewing standA stand from which a parade or military force can be reviewed
Broadertiered seatseating that is arranged in sloping tiers so that spectators in the back can see over the heads of those in front
Spanishgrada, gradas, gradería, graderío
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 11, artifact
MeaningA platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air.
Synonymsbandstand, outdoor stage
BroaderplatformA raised horizontal surface
Spanishescenario al aire libre, escenario, quiosco de música, quiosco, tarima, templete
Catalanquiosc de música, quiosc, templet
English > stand: 24 senses > noun 12, act
MeaningA defensive effort.
Example"the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
Narrowerrepulsion, standoffThe act of repulsing or repelling an attack
Broaderdefense, defence, defensive measure(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies / enemies
Spanishresistencia
Catalanresistència
Verbsstandwithstand the force of something
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 1, contact
MeaningBe standing; be upright.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Something is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s PP
ModelThe chairs stand in the corner
Example"We had to stand for the entire performance!"
Synonymstand up
Entailsarise, rise, uprise, get up, stand upRise to one's feet
Caused bystand, stand up, place uprightput into an upright position
Narrowerline up, queue up, queueform a queue, form a line, stand in line
rampStand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing
stand backStand away from an object or person
Broaderrestnot move
See alsostand uprise to one's feet
OppositelieBe lying, be prostrate
sit, sit downBe seated
Similar tostand, stand up, place uprightput into an upright position
Spanishaguantar, alzar, levantarse, levantar, ponerse de pie, tolerar
Catalanaguantar, aixecar-se, aixecar, alçar, posar-se dempeus, tolerar
Nounsstancestanding posture
standthe position where a thing or person stands
standeesomeone who stands in a place where one might otherwise sit (as a spectator who uses standing room in a theater or a passenger on a crowded bus or train)
standeran organism (person or animal) that stands
standingthe act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 2, stative
MeaningBe in some specified state or condition.
PatternSomething ----s Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s Adjective
Example"I stand corrected"
BroaderbeHave the quality of being
See alsostand bynot act or do anything
stand bybe loyal to
stand firmstand up or offer resistance / resistance to somebody or something
stand fortake the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
stand outdistinguish oneself
stand outbe highly noticeable / noticeable
Spanishaguantar, tolerar
Catalanaguantar, tolerar
Nounsstanda mental position from which things are viewed
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 3, stative
MeaningOccupy a place or location, also metaphorically.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s PP
Example"We stand on common ground"
BroaderbeHave the quality of being
Spanishaguantar, alzar, levantar, poner de pie
Catalanaguantar, aixecar, alçar, estar a peu dret, estar dempeus, estar dret, llevar, posar dret
Nounsstanda mental position from which things are viewed
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 4, stative
Meaninghold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Example"I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
Synonymremain firm
Broaderresist, hold out, withstand, stand firmstand up or offer resistance / resistance to somebody or something
Oppositeyield, relent, softengive in, as to influence or pressure
Similar toresist, stand, fendwithstand the force of something
Spanishaguantar, permanecer
Nounsstanda mental position from which things are viewed
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 5, cognition
Meaningput up with something or somebody unpleasant.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
ModelSam cannot stand Sue
Synonymsdigest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up
Narroweraccept, live with, swallowTolerate or accommodate oneself to
bear upendure cheerfully
paybear (a cost or penalty) , in recompense for some action
sit outendure to the end / end
stand for, hold still forTolerate or bear
take a jokelisten to a joke at one's own expense
take lying downSuffer without protest
Broaderpermit, allow, let, countenanceconsent to, give permission
Similar tosufferExperience (emotional) pain
Spanishaguantar, apechar, consentir, digerir, sobrellevar, soportar, sufrir, tolerar
Catalanaguantar, sofrir, suportar, tolerar
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 6, cognition
MeaningHave or maintain a position or stand on an issue.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Example"Where do you stand on the War?"
Narroweralign, arrayalign oneself with a group or a way of thinking
Broaderevaluate, pass judgment, judgeform a critical opinion of
Nounsstancea rationalized mental attitude
standa mental position from which things are viewed
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 7, stative
MeaningRemain inactive or immobile.
PatternSomething ----s
Example"standing water"
Broaderstay, remain, restStay the same
Spanishaguantar, estar de pie
Catalanaguantar, estar a peu dret, estar dempeus, estar dret, posar dret
Nounsstandan interruption of normal activity
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 8, stative
MeaningBe in effect; be or remain in force.
PatternSomething ----s
Example"The law stands!"
NarrowerwashAdmit to testing or proof
BroadercontinueExist over a prolonged period of time
Spanishestar en vigor, estar vigente
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 9, stative
MeaningBe tall; have a height of; copula.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Example"She stands 6 feet tall"
BroadermeasureHave certain dimensions
Nounsstandthe position where a thing or person stands
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 10, contact
Meaningput into an upright position.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP
ModelThey stand the bags on the table
Example"Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
Synonymsstand up, place upright
Cause tostand, stand upBe standing
Broaderput, set, place, pose, position, layPut into a certain place or abstract location
Similar tostand, stand upBe standing
Spanishaguantar, levantar, poner de pie, ponerse de pie, poner
Catalanaguantar, posar dret, posar-se dempeus
Nounsstandthe position where a thing or person stands
standardan upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 11, competition
Meaningwithstand the force of something.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example "stand the test of time"
Synonymsresist, fend
Broaderfight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defendfight against or resist strongly
Similar tostand, remain firmhold one's ground
Nounsstanda defensive effort
English > stand: 24 senses > verb 12, contact
MeaningBe available for stud services.
PatternSomething ----s
Categoryanimal husbandryBreeding and caring for farm animals
Broaderserve, servicemate with

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