7. (noun)point of view, viewpoint, stand, standpoint a mental position from which things are viewed "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"
8. (noun)stall, stand, sales booth a booth where articles are displayed for sale
10. (noun)stand tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
11. (noun)bandstand, outdoor stage, stand a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
12. (verb)stand a defensive effort "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
13. (verb)stand, stand up be standing; be upright "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
14. (verb)stand be in some specified state or condition "I stand corrected"
15. (verb)stand occupy a place or location, also metaphorically "We stand on common ground"
16. (verb)stand, remain firm hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
17. (verb)digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up put up with something or somebody unpleasant "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"
18. (verb)stand have or maintain a position or stand on an issue "Where do you stand on the War?"
19. (verb)stand remain inactive or immobile "standing water"
20. (verb)stand be in effect; be or remain in force "The law stands!"
21. (verb)stand be tall; have a height of; copula "She stands 6 feet tall"
22. (verb)stand, stand up, place upright put into an upright position "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
23. (verb)resist, stand, fend withstand the force of something "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"
24. (verb)stand be available for stud services "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"
1. (verb)stand (of a person) to be upright with your feet on the ground Come and stand next to me.; People stood waiting in the rain.
2. stand to move from lying, sitting, kneeling, etc. to being on your feet He stood and shook my hand.
3. stand to be or put sth in an upright position A floor lamp stood behind the chair.; Stand the bike against the wall.
4. stand used to indicate what a situation is like The way things stand right now, we'll be out of money in a week.; We'll wait and see where/how things stand tomorrow.
5. stand to be able to accept or deal with I wasn't sure if I could stand the pain.; We couldn't stand any more noise.
6. stand to reach a particular amount or level The national debt now stands at $20 billion.
7. stand (of a vehicle) to wait without moving The bus stood at the bus stop.
8. stand to be a particular height The statue stands 30 feet high.
9. stand can't stand to strongly dislike I can't stand the way he sings.; He can't stand his brother's girlfriend.
10. stand stand a chance (of doing sth) to be likely to succeed I don't stand a chance of getting into Harvard.
11. stand stand in line to wait behind other people for sth people standing in line to buy tickets
12. stand stand in the way of to stop the progress or development of I would never stand in the way of my wife's career.
13. stand stand the test of to continue to exist despite sth The new law will not stand the test of the courts.; a movie that has stood the test of time
14. stand stand trial to be judged in a court of law for a crime The soldiers will stand trial next month.
15. stand where does sb stand (on)? used to ask what sb's belief or opinion is Where does she stand on the tax issue?
16. (noun)stand an opinion or belief I liked her stand on environmental issues.
17. stand take a stand to strongly state an opinion or belief He's not afraid to take a stand on difficult issues.
18. stand a strong attempt to stop or defend groups taking a stand against unhealthy food in schools
19. stand take a stand against a cart, table, or covered structure where sth is sold She had a stand where she sold crafts.; a hot dog stand
20. stand a structure on which sth is displayed The figure stood on a wooden stand.
21. stand the stand the place where sb who is giving evidence in court sits to speak The witness took the stand.; the expert on the stand
Definition of 'stand'
Webster Dictionary
1. (noun)stand to be at rest in an erect position; to be fixed in an upright or firm position
2. (noun)stand to be supported on the feet, in an erect or nearly erect position; -- opposed to lie, sit, kneel, etc
3. (noun)stand to continue upright in a certain locality, as a tree fixed by the roots, or a building resting on its foundation
4. (noun)stand to occupy or hold a place; to have a situation; to be situated or located; as, Paris stands on the Seine
5. (noun)stand to cease from progress; not to proceed; to stop; to pause; to halt; to remain stationary
6. (noun)stand to remain without ruin or injury; to hold good against tendencies to impair or injure; to be permanent; to endure; to last; hence, to find endurance, strength, or resources
7. (noun)stand to maintain one's ground; to be acquitted; not to fail or yield; to be safe
8. (noun)stand to maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition
9. (noun)stand to adhere to fixed principles; to maintain moral rectitude; to keep from falling into error or vice
10. (noun)stand to have or maintain a position, order, or rank; to be in a particular relation; as, Christian charity, or love, stands first in the rank of gifts
11. (noun)stand to be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist
12. (noun)stand to be consistent; to agree; to accord
13. (noun)stand to hold a course at sea; as, to stand from the shore; to stand for the harbor
14. (noun)stand to offer one's self, or to be offered, as a candidate
15. (noun)stand to stagnate; not to flow; to be motionless
16. (noun)stand to measure when erect on the feet
17. (noun)stand to be or remain as it is; to continue in force; to have efficacy or validity; to abide
18. (noun)stand to appear in court
19. (verb)stand to endure; to sustain; to bear; as, I can not stand the cold or the heat
20. (verb)stand to resist, without yielding or receding; to withstand
21. (verb)stand to abide by; to submit to; to suffer
22. (verb)stand to set upright; to cause to stand; as, to stand a book on the shelf; to stand a man on his feet
23. (verb)stand to be at the expense of; to pay for; as, to stand a treat
24. (verb)stand the act of standing
25. (verb)stand a halt or stop for the purpose of defense, resistance, or opposition; as, to come to, or to make, a stand
26. (verb)stand a place or post where one stands; a place where one may stand while observing or waiting for something
27. (verb)stand a station in a city or town where carriages or wagons stand for hire; as, a cab stand
28. (verb)stand a raised platform or station where a race or other outdoor spectacle may be viewed; as, the judge's or the grand stand at a race course
29. (verb)stand a small table; also, something on or in which anything may be laid, hung, or placed upright; as, a hat stand; an umbrella stand; a music stand
30. (verb)stand a place where a witness stands to testify in court
31. (verb)stand the situation of a shop, store, hotel, etc.; as, a good, bad, or convenient stand for business
32. (verb)stand rank; post; station; standing
33. (verb)stand a state of perplexity or embarrassment; as, to be at a stand what to do
34. (verb)stand a young tree, usually reserved when other trees are cut; also, a treegrowing or standing upon its own root, in distinction from one produced from a scion set in a stock, either of the same or another kind of tree
35. (verb)stand a weight of from two hundred and fifty to three hundred pounds, -- used in weighing pitch
Sense: to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.