Stand (noun)
definition:
a defensive effort
example:
"the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
Stand (noun)
definition:
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
example:
"a one-night stand"
Stand (noun)
definition:
a platform where a band, often a brass band, can play in the open air
example:
"The stand in the park was a draw in the summer months."
Stand (noun)
definition:
a support or foundation
Stand (noun)
definition:
a support for displaying various articles
Synonyms
RackStand (noun)
definition:
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
Stand (noun)
definition:
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
Stand (noun)
definition:
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
example:
"a bedside stand"
Stand (noun)
definition:
a mental position from which things are viewed
Stand (noun)
definition:
an interruption of normal activity
Stand (noun)
definition:
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
example:
"they cut down a stand of trees"
Stand (noun)
definition:
the position where a thing or person stands
Stand (verb)
definition:
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Synonyms
SupportStand (verb)
definition:
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
example:
"Where do you stand on the War?"
Stand (verb)
definition:
withstand the force of something
Stand (verb)
definition:
be available for stud services
Stand (verb)
definition:
be standing
Synonyms
Stand UpStand (verb)
definition:
put into an upright position
example:
"Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
Stand (verb)
definition:
be in some specified state or condition
example:
"I stand corrected"
Stand (verb)
definition:
hold one's ground
Synonyms
Remain FirmStand (verb)
definition:
be tall
Stand (verb)
definition:
be in effect
Stand (verb)
definition:
remain inactive or immobile
example:
"standing water"
Stand (verb)
definition:
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
example:
"We stand on common ground"
