🧍stand

verb
/stænd/

Meaning

to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
to be in an upright position, supported by one's feet

Example Sentences

Please stand up when the teacher enters.

He stood by the window and looked outside.

Synonyms

rise, upright, endure, tolerate, perch, lean
Entry 1
rise, upright, endure, tolerate
Entry 2
rise, perch, upright, lean

Antonyms

sit, lie, fall, collapse, kneel
Entry 1
sit, lie, fall, collapse
Entry 2
sit, kneel, lie

Collocations

stand up, stand still, stand by, stand for, take a stand, stand tall
Entry 1
stand up, stand still, stand by, stand for, take a stand
Entry 2
stand up, stand still, stand tall

More Example Sentences

Who is the girl standing behind Kamal?

I can understand what you must be going through.

Children under 12 cannot understand this problem.

Sir, I'm having difficulty understanding the math.

Sir, I'm having difficulty understanding the topic.

Sir, I'm having difficulty understanding the class.

Sir, I'm having difficulty understanding the subject.

I understand that we can’t do that, but can we discuss some other options?

I understand that we can’t do that, but can we discuss some other alternatives?

I understand what you’re saying, but our final adjustment is very clear on this one.

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