stand meaning and definition

STAND noun

Definition of stand (noun)

1. a support or foundation
   • "the base of the lamp"
   • synonyms: 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 various articles
   • "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
   • synonyms: rack
6. an interruption of normal activity
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: point of view, standpoint, viewpoint
8. a booth where articles are displayed for sale
   • synonyms: 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
    • synonyms: bandstand, outdoor stage
12. a defensive effort
    • "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"

STAND verb

Definition of stand (verb)

1. be standing; be upright
   • "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
   • synonyms: stand up
   • antonym: sit
2. be in some specified state or condition
   • "I stand corrected"
3. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
   • "We stand on common ground"
4. hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
   • "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
   • synonyms: remain firm
   • antonym: relent
5. 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"
   • synonyms: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate
6. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
   • "Where do you stand on the War?"
7. remain inactive or immobile
   • "standing water"
8. be in effect; be or remain in force
   • "The law stands!"
9. be tall; have a height of; copula
   • "She stands 6 feet tall"
10. put into an upright position
    • "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
    • synonyms: place upright, stand up
11. 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"
    • synonyms: fend, resist
12. be available for stud services
    • "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"