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stand
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- pronunciation:
- staend
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- can't stand, stand for, stand up
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stands, standing, stood |
| definition 1: |
to hold your body upright by using your legs and feet, or to move to this position.
I need to sit down. I'm too tired to stand.People stand when the judge enters the room.
- similar words:
- erect, rise
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| definition 2: |
to be in an upright position.
None of the houses were standing after the big storm.- similar words:
- grow, rise
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| definition 3: |
to put something in an upright position.
Stand the ladder next to the window.- similar words:
- erect, lift, place, put, set
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| related words: |
remain |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a small place or table where someone sells something. It is usually outside.
The farmer's stand is open only during August and September.
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| related words: |
act, performance |
| phrase: |
can't stand, stand for, stand up |
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