stand
What is the Definition of stand?
Noun:
- a support or foundation
- the position where a thing or person stands
- a growth of similar plants (usually trees)
- a small table for holding articles of various kinds
- a support for displaying various articles
- an interruption of normal activity
- a mental position from which things are viewed
- a booth where articles are displayed for sale
- a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
- tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood)
- game or parade
- a platform where a (brass)
- a defensive effort
Verb:
- be standing; be upright
- be in some specified state or condition
- occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
- hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant
- have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
- remain inactive or immobile
- be in effect; be or remain in force
- be tall; have a height of; copula
- put into an upright position
- withstand the force of something
- be available for stud services
How can I use stand in a sentence?
Now, as I understand it, the house cup here needs awarding, and the points stand thus: In fourth place, Gryffindor, with three hundred and twelve points; in third, Hufflepuff, with three hundred and fifty-two; Ravenclaw has four hundred and twenty-six and Slytherin, four hundred and seventy-two.
Hermione had fought her way across to the stand where Snape stood, and was now racing along the row behind him; she did not even stop to say sorry as she knocked Professor Quirrell headfirst into the row in front.
It is no wonder no one can stand her, he said to Harry as they pushed their way into the crowded corridor, she is a nightmare, honestly.
Professor Flitwick, the Charms teacher, was a tiny little wizard who had to stand on a pile of books to see over his desk.
He wondered if he should get out his wand and start tapping the ticket inspector's stand between platforms nine and ten.
Other meanings of stand (synonyms, cognates).
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| stand aloof |
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| stand aside |
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| stand back |
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| stand by |
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| stand for |
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| stand off |
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| stand out |
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| stand over |
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| stand to |
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| stand up |
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| standalone |
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| standard |
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| standard accounts |
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| standard articles |
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| standard contract |
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| standard cost |
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| standard costss |
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| standard deviation |
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| standard error |
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| standard foods |
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| standard input |
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| standard measure |
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| standard methods |
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| standard output |
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| standard practice |
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| standard procedure |
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| standard software |
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| standard stock |
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| standard subroutine |
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| standard time |
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| standardization |
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| standardize |
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| standardized |
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| standardizing |
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| standards |
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| standby |
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| standby capacityies |
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| standby credit |
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| standee |
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| standing |
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| standing body |
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| standing committee |
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| standing invitation |
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| standing order |
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| standing orders |
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| standing price |
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| standing time |
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| standings |
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| standish |
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| standoff |
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| standout |
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| standpipe |
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| standpoint |
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| stands |
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| standstill |
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| standstill clause |
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| standstill principle |
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| standstill provision |
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| standup |
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