stand Sentence Examples
- The tall oak tree stood proudly in the forest, its branches reaching towards the heavens.
- The students stood attentively during the lecture, eager to absorb knowledge.
- The statue of Liberty stands as a symbol of freedom and democracy.
- The car stood motionless at the side of the road, its engine smoking.
- I stood in awe as I gazed at the magnificent Grand Canyon.
- The children stood in line, waiting patiently for their turn to play.
- The defendant stood before the jury, his fate hanging in the balance.
- The building stood empty, its windows boarded up and its paint peeling.
- The soldiers stood guard at the entrance to the palace, their weapons at ready.
- I stood my ground during the argument, refusing to back down from my beliefs.
stand Meaning
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
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
stand (v. i.)
To be, or signify that one is, willing to play with one's hand as dealt.
Synonyms & Antonyms of stand
FAQs About the word 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
sit, be, lie,remain, rest, station, command, dwell, post, hang around
dismiss, refuse, oppose, fight, fight, reject,refuse, decline, avoid, reject
The tall oak tree stood proudly in the forest, its branches reaching towards the heavens.
The students stood attentively during the lecture, eager to absorb knowledge.
The statue of Liberty stands as a symbol of freedom and democracy.
The car stood motionless at the side of the road, its engine smoking.
