Canadian English Meaning of stand

stand

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Definitions and Meaning of stand in English

Wordnet

stand (n)

a support or foundation

the position where a thing or person stands

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

a small table for holding articles of various kinds

a support for displaying various articles

an interruption of normal activity

a mental position from which things are viewed

a booth where articles are displayed for sale

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

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

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

a defensive effort

Wordnet

stand (v)

be standing; be upright

be in some specified state or condition

occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

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

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

remain inactive or immobile

be in effect; be or remain in force

be tall; have a height of; copula

put into an upright position

withstand the force of something

be available for stud services

Webster

stand (v. i.)

To be, or signify that one is, willing to play with one's hand as dealt.

FAQs About the word stand

stand

a support or foundation, the position where a thing or person stands, a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area, a small table for holding

be,Lie,sit,remain,await,bear,command,live,hang out ,overlook

avoid,decline,dismiss,fight,oppose,refuse,reject,resist,circumvent,fight

stanchly => staunchly, stanchion => Stanchion, stanch => Watertight, stance => Stance, stan the man => Stan on the man,