stand (n.)

  1. a support or foundation; the base of the lamp

    [ Syn: base , pedestal ]

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

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

    [ Syn: bandstand , outdoor stage ]

  4. a defensive effort; the army made a final stand at the Rhone'

  5. the position where a thing or person stands

  6. a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area; they cut down a stand of trees'

  7. a small table for holding articles of various kinds; a bedside stand'

  8. a support for displaying various articles; the newspapers were arranged on a rack

    [ Syn: rack ]

  9. an interruption of normal activity

    [ Syn: standstill , tie-up ]

  10. 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 ]

  11. a booth where articles are displayed for sale

    [ Syn: stall , sales booth ]

  12. a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; a one-night stand'

    stand (v.)

  1. be standing; be upright; We had to stand for the entire performance!

    [ Syn: stand up , stand up ]

  2. put into an upright position; Can you stand the bookshelf up?

    [ Syn: stand up , place upright ]

  3. 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 ]

  4. be available for stud services; male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females'

  5. be in some specified state or condition; I stand corrected'

  6. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; We stand on common ground'

  7. hold ones ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; I am standing my ground and wont give in!

    [ Syn: remain firm ]

  8. 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 ]

  9. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; Where do you stand on the War?'

  10. remain inactive or immobile; standing water'

  11. be in effect; be or remain in force; The law stands!'

  12. be tall; have a height of; copula; She stands 6 feet tall'

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