stand (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /stænd/
Definition
To be on your feet or in an upright position.
Examples
Please stand near the door.
He stood in line for twenty minutes.
The child can stand without help now.
How to Use stand
- stand up (phrasal verb)
- To rise to your feet. — "Everyone stand up for the national anthem."
- stand for (prepositional phrase)
- To represent or support a particular idea or principle. — "What does this symbol stand for?"
- stand by (prepositional phrase)
- To support someone or something, or to keep a promise or decision. — "I will stand by you no matter what."
- stand out (phrasal verb)
- To be easily seen or noticed. — "Her red dress made her stand out in the crowd."
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