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Dictionary definition for the word "stand"
stand
(noun)
24 definitions 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 various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack" [syn: rack] 6: an interruption of normal activity [syn: standstill, tie-up] 7: a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events" [syn: point of view, viewpoint, standpoint] 8: a booth where articles are displayed for sale [syn: stall, sales booth] 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) [syn: stands] 11: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air [syn: bandstand, outdoor stage] 12: a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone" v 13: be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!" [syn: stand up] [ant: sit, lie] 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!" [syn: remain firm] [ant: yield] 17: have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do you stand on the War?" 18: put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage" [syn: digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up] 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?" [syn: stand up, place upright] 23: withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow" [syn: resist, fend] 24: be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females" [also: stood]
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