stance

noun
UK: /stæns/
US: /stæns/

  1. A way of standing or positioning your feet.

    1. His stance was wide and firm on the slippery floor.
    2. The golfer adopted a stable stance before swinging the club with precision.

  2. An opinion or belief about something, often publicly expressed.

    1. What is your stance on the new policy about dogs?
    2. The president clarified his stance on environmental regulations during the press conference.

Synonyms

position attitude viewpoint posture
stance intransitive-verb

  1. To place your feet in a particular position, especially to prepare for something.

    1. She stanced herself before starting her speech.
    2. He stanced himself firmly, ready to face the oncoming wave without flinching.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stance" in English means: A way of standing or positioning your feet., An opinion or belief about something, often publicly expressed..

The phonetic transcription of "stance" is /stæns/ in British English and /stæns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stance": position, attitude, viewpoint, posture.

Example usage of "stance": "His stance was wide and firm on the slippery floor.". More examples on the page.