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Stand Definition & Meaning

1. To be in an upright position on one's feet.

Example: I stood up to greet my friend.

2. To take a position or make a statement on a particular issue or topic.

Example: The politician stood up for the rights of the marginalized community.

3. To remain in a particular state or condition.

Example: The decision to stand pat on their current strategy proved to be successful for the company.

4. To be durable or withstand pressure.

Example: This material can stand up to extreme temperatures.

5. To be available or ready for use.

Example: The spare tire is standing by in case of a flat.

Examples of the word stand used in sentences.

  • Can you help me stand up from this chair, please?
  • I saw a big crowd gathered to watch the band stand.
  • I cannot stand the smell of fish.
  • The teacher asked the students to stand in a line for the picture.
  • My father has a stand for selling fruits in the market.
  • You need to stand up to your bullies and not let them push you around.
  • I stood outside the store waiting for it to open.
  • I can't stand it when people talk during a movie.
  • Can you stand the heat in this room?
  • I always stand when the national anthem is played.
  • I always stand up for my friends when they need my help.
  • The view from the top of the mountain is worth the long hike and the wait in the stand-by line.
  • Don't just stand there, lend me a hand with this heavy box!
  • The company's strict ethical standards are what make them stand out from their competitors.
  • The new employee was nervous during her first stand-up presentation.
  • We had no choice but to stand in line for hours just to get tickets to the game.
  • The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking – I could barely stand the beauty of it all.
  • As a teacher, I always stand by my students and encourage them to reach their full potential.
  • It's important to stand up for your beliefs, even if it means going against the grain.
  • The concert was so amazing that we stood in awe for the entire performance.
  • The newly-built skyscraper towered above the city, standing tall and proud.
  • The comedian's routine had the audience in stitches, unable to stand from laughter.
  • The famous painting was displayed on a grand stand for all to see and admire.
  • Despite the pouring rain, the protesters remained standing in solidarity with their cause.
  • It's important to stand up for oneself and assert their boundaries in any relationship.
  • When faced with adversity, it is important to stand together as a community and support one another.
  • Despite her controversial views, the politician stood firm and refused to back down.
  • After years of hard work, he finally had enough money to buy the home he had always dreamed of, and he stood in front of it, overwhelmed with emotion.
  • As an accomplished musician, she knew that she had to stand out from the crowd and create something truly unique in order to make a name for herself.
  • The majestic mountain range stood tall in the distance, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.
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