What does stand mean?

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Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word stand.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. base, pedestal, stand(noun)

    a support or foundation

    "the base of the lamp"

  2. stand(noun)

    the position where a thing or person stands

  3. stand(noun)

    a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

    "they cut down a stand of trees"

  4. stand(noun)

    a small table for holding articles of various kinds

    "a bedside stand"

  5. rack, stand(noun)

    a support for displaying various articles

    "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"

  6. stand, standstill, tie-up(noun)

    an interruption of normal activity

  7. point of view, viewpoint, stand, standpoint(noun)

    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. stall, stand, sales booth(noun)

    a booth where articles are displayed for sale

  9. stand(noun)

    a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

    "a one-night stand"

  10. stand(noun)

    tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

  11. bandstand, outdoor stage, stand(noun)

    a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

  12. stand(verb)

    a defensive effort

    "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"

  13. stand, stand up(verb)

    be standing; be upright

    "We had to stand for the entire performance!"

  14. stand(verb)

    be in some specified state or condition

    "I stand corrected"

  15. stand(verb)

    occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

    "We stand on common ground"

  16. stand, remain firm(verb)

    hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

    "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"

  17. digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up(verb)

    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. stand(verb)

    have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

    "Where do you stand on the War?"

  19. stand(verb)

    remain inactive or immobile

    "standing water"

  20. stand(verb)

    be in effect; be or remain in force

    "The law stands!"

  21. stand(verb)

    be tall; have a height of; copula

    "She stands 6 feet tall"

  22. stand, stand up, place upright(verb)

    put into an upright position

    "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

  23. resist, stand, fend(verb)

    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. stand(verb)

    be available for stud services

    "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"

Wiktionary

  1. stand(Noun)

    A defensive position or effort.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  2. stand(Noun)

    A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.

    They took a firm stand against copyright infringement.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  3. stand(Noun)

    A period of performance in a given location or venue.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  4. stand(Noun)

    A device to hold something upright or aloft.

    He set the music upon the stand and began to play.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  5. stand(Noun)

    The platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box.

    She took the stand and quietly answered questions.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  6. stand(Noun)

    A particular grove or other group of trees or shrubs.

    This stand of pines is older than the one next to it.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  7. stand(Noun)

    A contiguous group of trees sufficiently uniform in age-class distribution, composition, and structure, and growing on a site of sufficiently uniform quality, to be a distinguishable unit.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  8. stand(Noun)

    A standstill, a motionless state, as of someone confused, or a hunting dog who has found game.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  9. stand(Noun)

    A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  10. stand(Verb)

    To be upright, support oneself on the feet in an erect position.

    Here I stand, wondering what to do next.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  11. stand(Verb)

    To rise to one's feet; to stand up.

    Stand up, walk to the refrigerator, and get your own snack.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  12. stand(Verb)

    To remain motionless.

    Do not leave your car standing in the road.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  13. stand(Verb)

    To act as an umpire.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  14. stand(Verb)

    To undergo; withstand; hold up.

    The works of Shakespeare have stood the test of time.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  15. stand(Verb)

    To tolerate.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  16. stand(Verb)

    To place in an upright or standing position.

    He stood the broom in a corner and took a break.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  17. stand(Verb)

    To seek election.

    He is standing for election to the local council

    Etymology: From standaz.

  18. stand(Verb)

    Of a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.).

    Etymology: From standaz.

  19. stand(Noun)

    A designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait: taxi stand.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  20. stand(Noun)

    grandstand

    Etymology: From standaz.

  21. stand(Noun)

    A partnership.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  22. stand(Noun)

    A single set, as of arms.

    Etymology: From standaz.

  23. stand(Verb)

    to be valid.

    What I said yesterday still stands.

    Etymology: From standaz.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Stand(noun)

    to be at rest in an erect position; to be fixed in an upright or firm position

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  2. Stand(noun)

    to be supported on the feet, in an erect or nearly erect position; -- opposed to lie, sit, kneel, etc

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  3. Stand(noun)

    to continue upright in a certain locality, as a tree fixed by the roots, or a building resting on its foundation

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  4. Stand(noun)

    to occupy or hold a place; to have a situation; to be situated or located; as, Paris stands on the Seine

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  5. Stand(noun)

    to cease from progress; not to proceed; to stop; to pause; to halt; to remain stationary

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  6. Stand(noun)

    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

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  7. Stand(noun)

    to maintain one's ground; to be acquitted; not to fail or yield; to be safe

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  8. Stand(noun)

    to maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  9. Stand(noun)

    to adhere to fixed principles; to maintain moral rectitude; to keep from falling into error or vice

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  10. Stand(noun)

    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

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  11. Stand(noun)

    to be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  12. Stand(noun)

    to be consistent; to agree; to accord

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  13. Stand(noun)

    to hold a course at sea; as, to stand from the shore; to stand for the harbor

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  14. Stand(noun)

    to offer one's self, or to be offered, as a candidate

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  15. Stand(noun)

    to stagnate; not to flow; to be motionless

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  16. Stand(noun)

    to measure when erect on the feet

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  17. Stand(noun)

    to be or remain as it is; to continue in force; to have efficacy or validity; to abide

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  18. Stand(noun)

    to appear in court

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  19. Stand(verb)

    to endure; to sustain; to bear; as, I can not stand the cold or the heat

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  20. Stand(verb)

    to resist, without yielding or receding; to withstand

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  21. Stand(verb)

    to abide by; to submit to; to suffer

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  22. Stand(verb)

    to set upright; to cause to stand; as, to stand a book on the shelf; to stand a man on his feet

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  23. Stand(verb)

    to be at the expense of; to pay for; as, to stand a treat

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  24. Stand(verb)

    the act of standing

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  25. Stand(verb)

    a halt or stop for the purpose of defense, resistance, or opposition; as, to come to, or to make, a stand

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  26. Stand(verb)

    a place or post where one stands; a place where one may stand while observing or waiting for something

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  27. Stand(verb)

    a station in a city or town where carriages or wagons stand for hire; as, a cab stand

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  28. Stand(verb)

    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

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  29. Stand(verb)

    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

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  30. Stand(verb)

    a place where a witness stands to testify in court

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  31. Stand(verb)

    the situation of a shop, store, hotel, etc.; as, a good, bad, or convenient stand for business

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  32. Stand(verb)

    rank; post; station; standing

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  33. Stand(verb)

    a state of perplexity or embarrassment; as, to be at a stand what to do

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  34. Stand(verb)

    a young tree, usually reserved when other trees are cut; also, a tree growing 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

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

  35. Stand(verb)

    a weight of from two hundred and fifty to three hundred pounds, -- used in weighing pitch

    Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Stand

    stand, v.i. to cease to move: to be stationary: to occupy a certain position: to stagnate: to be at rest: to be fixed in an upright position, to be erect, to be on the feet—as opposed to sit, lie, kneel, &c.: to become or remain erect: to have a position or rank: to be in a particular state, to be with relation to something else: to maintain an attitude: to be fixed or firm: to keep one's ground: to remain unimpaired: to endure, to be consistent: to consist: to depend or be supported: to offer one's self as a candidate: to have a certain direction: to hold a course at sea.—v.t. to endure: to sustain: to suffer: to abide by: to be at the expense of, to offer and pay for:—pa.t. and pa.p. stood.—ns. Stand′er; Stand′er-by (Shak.), a spectator; Stand′er-up, one who stands up or who takes a side.—adj. Stand′ing, established: settled: permanent: fixed: stagnant: being erect.—n. continuance: existence: place to stand in: position in society: a right or capacity to sue or maintain an action.—n. Stand′ing-ground, a place on which to stand, any basis or principle on which one rests.—n.pl. Stand′ing-or′ders, the name given to permanent regulations made by either House of Parliament for the conduct of its proceedings, and enduring from parliament to parliament unless rescinded.—ns. Stand′ing-pool (Shak.), a pool of stagnant water; Stand′ing-rig′ging, the ropes in a ship that remain fixed; Stand′ing-room, place in which to stand.—n.pl. Stand′ing-stones, monoliths of unhewn stone, erected singly or in groups.—n. Stand′ish, a standing dish for pen and ink.—adj. Stand′-off, holding others off, reserved—also Stand′-off′ish.—ns. Stand′-off′ishness, a distant, reserved, and haughty manner; Stand′-pipe, a vertical pipe at a reservoir, into which the water is pumped up so as to give it a head: a small pipe inserted into an opening in a water-main: a pipe permitting expansion, as of hot water: a pipe sufficiently high for its contents to be forced into a boiler against the steam-pressure; Stand′-point, a station or position from which objects are viewed: a basis or fundamental principle according to which things are compared and judged; Stand′still, a standing without moving forward: a stop.—adj. Stand′-up, standing erect: done standing, noting a fair boxing-match.—Stand against, to resist; Stand by, to support; Stand fast, to be unmoved; Stand fire, to remain steady under the fire of an enemy—also figuratively; Stand for, to be a candidate for: (naut.) to direct the course towards; Stand from, to direct the course from; Stand in, to cost; Stand in with, to have a secret understanding with, as policemen with publicans; Stand low (print.), to fall short of the standard height; Stand off, to keep at a distance: to direct the course from: (Shak.) to forbear compliance or intimacy; Stand off and on, to sail away from shore and then towards it; Stand on, to continue on the same tack or course: (Shak.) to be satisfied or convin

  2. Stand

    stand, n. a place where one stands or remains for any purpose: a place beyond which one does not go, the highest or ultimate point: an erection for spectators at races, &c.: the place of a witness in court: something on which anything rests, a frame for glasses, &c.: a stop, obstruction, rest, quiescence: a state of cessation from action, motion, or business: a state of perplexity or hesitation: a difficulty, resistance.—Be at a stand, to stop on account of doubt or difficulty: to hesitate, to be perplexed; Make a stand, to halt and offer resistance; Put to a stand, to stop, arrest.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. stand

    The act of opposing. Thus, troops that do not yield or give way, are said to make a stand.

Editors Contribution

  1. stand

    A type of structure and product created and designed in various colors, materials, mechanisms, shapes, sizes and styles.

    The market stand was designed for the traders to sell their goods efficiently.

    Submitted by MaryC on January 11, 2020  

  2. stand

    To be stable on our feet.

    His mother is 120 and can walk, stand, move about and jog, she is active, does gardening and works.

    Submitted by MaryC on January 11, 2020  

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British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'stand' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1206

  2. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'stand' in Written Corpus Frequency: #724

  3. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'stand' in Nouns Frequency: #1523

  4. Verbs Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'stand' in Verbs Frequency: #63

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  1. dasn't

  2. Dasnt

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of stand in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of stand in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of stand in a Sentence

  1. Carly Fiorina:

    This is about a political slush fund. It is about the character of our nation, and yes, we should stand up and fight on this issue.

  2. Alex Walker:

    The bottom line is I'm going to stand up and work hard for every American, without regard of who they are, no matter where they come from, no matter what their background, I'm going to fight for people, whether they vote for me or not.

  3. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

    Darkness is clever, insidious, and patient. It wants to win. And it wins by snuffing out the light. It’s so literal that you can’t stand it.

  4. Seattle Seahawks:

    Many folks today have called this an incident of racial-bias policing, that police officers focused solely on the race of the individual that they were going to stop. I can tell you as I stand here today, I see no evidence of that.

  5. Paul Wertheimer:

    The only reason why I’m here is to put my face and my body here in front. Am I the man who should be held accountable? Did I build something … I mean what am I going to say to that? Should I be held accountable? I can barely stand here right now. the scandal is a lack of comprehensive crowd safety laws and the failure of public officials to enforce those that exist.

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Translations for stand

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  • opstaan, staan, verdraAfrikaans
  • وقفArabic
  • dayanmaq, durmaqAzerbaijani
  • тороуBashkir
  • стаяць, пастаяцьBelarusian
  • стояBulgarian
  • দাঁড়ানোBengali
  • estar dret, posar-se dretCatalan, Valencian
  • zastávka, pozice, stánek, stojan, stát, postavit, vystát, přestátCzech
  • статиOld Church Slavonic, Church Slavonic, Old Bulgarian
  • vidneskranke, bevoksning, stand, holdeplads, standpunkt, tribune, estrade, stade, stå, rejse, stille, sætte, udholde, udstå, klare, holdeDanish
  • Zeugenstand, Standpunkt, Ständer, Stativ, Stand, Kiosk, stehen, aufstehen, bestehen, durchstehen, stellen, aufstellen, kandidieren, ausstehen, aushalten, abstellen, hinstellenGerman
  • tsitrɛ, tsoEwe
  • κιόσκι, στέκομαι, στάσηGreek
  • stativoEsperanto
  • postura, puesto, posición, mantener, permanecer, levantar, poner, estar parado, pararse, soportar, estar de pie, levantarseSpanish
  • seismaEstonian
  • پا شدن, ایست, وایسادن, ایستادن, برخاستن, وایسوندنPersian
  • tuki, teline, kanta, aitio, todistajanaitio, koju, koppi, metsikkö, paikka, asema, kummissaan, ymmällään, kannanotto, jakso, seisominen, lava, tiski, siemenpuu, seisonta, ihmetys, [[toimia]] [[tuomarina]], tuomaroida, seistä, päteä, pyrkiä, [[olla]] [[ehdokkaana]], seisoa, nousta, [[olla]] [[vaarassa]], sietää, kestää, olla voimassa, [[asettaa]] [[pystyyn]], [[olla]] [[vastaan]], vastustaa, suunnata, [[nousta]] [[seisoa, [[olla]] [[mahdollisuus]], [[nousta]] [[ylös]], tuomitaFinnish
  • piédestal, socle, étal, stand, se tenir debout, se lever, être deboutFrench
  • steanWestern Frisian
  • seasIrish
  • seas, fuilingScottish Gaelic
  • ficar, estar, poñerse de pé, permanecer, pórse de péGalician
  • עמדה, לַעַמוֹדHebrew
  • खड़ा होनाHindi
  • stand, állvány, áll, állít, felállít, feláll, kiáll, jelölteti magátHungarian
  • տաղավար, կրպակ, կանգնել, դիմանալ, կանգնեցնելArmenian
  • berdiriIndonesian
  • stativoIdo
  • standaIcelandic
  • stare in piedi, sostare, sopportare, durare, soffrire, subire, appoggiare, entrare in lizza, alzarsi, stare fermo, arbitrare, tollerare, resistere, mettere in piedi, sostenere, mettere ritto, collocare, candidarsiItalian
  • 立場, 木立ち, 屋台, スタンド, 証言台, 売店, 停留所, 立つ, 我慢する, 大目にみる, 立てる, 突っ立つ, 耐える, 立たすJapanese
  • პოზიცია, დგომაGeorgian
  • тұруKazakh
  • ឈរKhmer
  • 서다Korean
  • وه‌ستان, هه‌ستان, راوه‌ستان, به‌ پێوه‌, هه‌ڵسان, به‌ راوه‌ستانKurdish
  • турууKyrgyz
  • stō, surgoLatin
  • stoenLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
  • ຍືນLao
  • stovėtiLithuanian
  • stāvētLatvian
  • porotētekeMāori
  • став, статив, потпора, штанд, тезга, постојка, сталак, застој, стојалиште, поставува, застанува, стои, станува, суди, издржува, поднесува, трпи, се кандидира, истрпуваMacedonian
  • зогсохMongolian
  • उभं राहनेMarathi
  • berdiri, tahanMalay
  • ရပ်Burmese
  • standplaats, standpunt, kraam, sokkel, positie, bosschage, stand, staander, statief, overeind, staan, doorstaan, uitstaan, zetten, opstaan, neerzetten, weerstaan, verdragen, stellenDutch
  • reise seg, stå opp, motstå, reise opp, stå, bli stående, tåleNorwegian
  • sizį́Navajo, Navaho
  • stać, wstawaćPolish
  • posto, apoio, estande, barraca, posição, amparo, encosto, barraquinha, permanecer, estar, [[pôr]]-[[se]] [[de]] [[pé]], parar, aguentar, passar por, tolerar, candidatar-se, encostar, levantar, ficar, erguer, suportar, ficar de péPortuguese
  • star en pes, star siRomansh
  • arboret, ridica, fi supus, sta, sta în picioareRomanian
  • ларёк, палатка, стоянка, пост, позиция, сопротивление, пьедестал, консоль, стойка, стенд, киоск, подставка, этажерка, подпора, штатив, стеллаж, выдерживать, выдержать, баллотироваться, вставать, вынести, ставить, поставить, стоять, встать, выстоять, выноситьRussian
  • стајати, stajati, izdržati, ustati, trpeti, postavitiSerbo-Croatian
  • අමිශ්‍ර ගොන්නSinhala, Sinhalese
  • stojan, stáťSlovak
  • statiSlovene
  • rriAlbanian
  • emaSouthern Sotho
  • ställ, stativ, ställning, position, vittnesbås, stå, ställa sig uppSwedish
  • msimamo, misimamoSwahili
  • истоданTajik
  • ยืน, ลุกThai
  • durmakTurkmen
  • ayakta durmak, durmakTurkish
  • торыргаTatar
  • ti'aTahitian
  • стоятиUkrainian
  • کھڑا ہوناUrdu
  • turmoqUzbek
  • đứngVietnamese
  • שטייןYiddish

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