stand

verb
UK: /stænd/
US: /stænd/

  1. To be in an upright position on your feet.

    1. I can't stand for too long because my back hurts. [ ] [ ]
    2. He had to stand trial, accused of serious crimes against humanity and justice. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be in a particular state or condition.

    1. Where do we stand on the new project? [ ] [ ]
    2. After the argument, their relationship was left to stand in uncertain territory. [ ] [ ]

  3. To rise to your feet.

    1. Please stand when the judge enters. [ ] [ ]
    2. The audience will stand to honor those who fought for freedom and democracy. [ ] [ ]

  4. To tolerate or endure something.

    1. I can't stand the noise in this city. [ ] [ ]
    2. He couldn't stand the thought of losing her after all these joyful years. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

endure view tolerate bear booth stall opinion
stand noun

  1. A position or opinion on an issue.

    1. What is your stand on this matter? [ ] [ ]
    2. The president had to stand firm against those who advocated isolationism. [ ] [ ]

  2. A structure or place where someone sells things.

    1. He has a fruit stand by the road. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fair featured a variety of food stands, each offering regional delicacies. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of standing; an instance of standing.

    1. The long stand tired my legs. [ ] [ ]
    2. His brave stand against the corrupt officials inspired people to resist injustice. [ ] [ ]
stand phrasal-verb

  1. To support or defend someone or something.

    1. I will stand by you always. [ ] [ ]
    2. The community will stand together during the reconstruction after the devastation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be a candidate in an election.

    1. She will stand for president. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many young people chose to stand up for election to bring hope for a better future. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stand" in English means: To be in an upright position on your feet., To be in a particular state or condition., To rise to your feet., To tolerate or endure something..

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

Synonyms for "stand": endure, view, tolerate, bear, booth, stall, opinion.

Example usage of "stand": "I can't stand for too long because my back hurts.". More examples on the page.