Stand definition

Stand as a noun

1. a support or foundation

   Same sense: base, pedestal

2. the position where a thing or person stands

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

   "they cut down a stand of trees"

4. a small table for holding articles of various kinds

   "a bedside stand"

5. a support for displaying or holding various articles

   Same sense: rack

6. an interruption of normal activity

   Same sense: tie-up, standstill

7. a mental position from which things are viewed

   Same sense: point of view, standpoint, viewpoint

8. a booth where articles are displayed for sale

   Same sense: sales booth, stall

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

   "a one-night stand"

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

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

    Same sense: outdoor stage, bandstand

12. a defensive effort

    "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"

Stand as a verb

13. be standing; be upright

    "We had to stand for the entire performance!"

    Same sense: stand up

14. be in some specified state or condition

    "I stand corrected"

15. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

    "We stand on common ground"

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

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

    Same sense: remain firm

17. put up with something or somebody unpleasant

    Same sense: put up, support, stick out, bear, suffer, stomach, tolerate, endure

18. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

    "Where do you stand on the War?"

19. remain inactive or immobile

    "standing water"

20. be in effect; be or remain in force

    "The law stands!"

21. be tall; have a height of; copula

    "She stands 6 feet tall"

22. put into an upright position

    "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

    Same sense: stand up, place upright

23. withstand the force of something

    "stand the test of time"

    Same sense: resist, fend

24. be available for stud services

    "Stallions are standing for stud service on the designated farm"

Synonyms and antonyms

• base
• pedestal
• rack
• tie-up
• standstill
• point of view
• standpoint
• viewpoint
• sales booth
• stall
• outdoor stage
• bandstand
• stand up
• remain firm
• put up
• support definition
• stick out
• bear
• suffer
• stomach
• tolerate
• endure
• place upright
• resist

Opposites: sit, lie, yield.

How to say stand

Stand has 1 syllable and rhymes with hand. Syllable counts and rhymes come from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary.

Words that rhyme with stand

• hand
• understand
• land
• band
• grand
• demand
• brand
• command
• planned
• sand
• banned
• expand

STAND in word games

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

7

Anagrams

0

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