stood (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /stad/

Definition

Past tense and past participle of stand: to be in an upright position on one's feet.

Examples

• She stood by the window, looking out at the rain.

• He stood up from his chair to greet the visitor.

• The ancient oak tree stood tall in the middle of the field.

How to Use stood

stand up (phrasal verb)

To rise to a standing position from a sitting or lying position. — "Please stand up when the judge enters the courtroom."

stand out (phrasal verb)

To be easily seen or noticed; to be much better than others. — "The unique design of the building makes it stand out from its surroundings."

stand by (prepositional phrase)

To support or defend someone or something; to remain loyal. — "I promise to stand by you through thick and thin."

stand for (prepositional phrase)

To represent or symbolize something. — "The 'V' in the logo stands for victory."

Synonyms of stood

Words with a similar meaning to stood:

• remained
• waited
• positioned
• perched

Antonyms of stood

Words with the opposite meaning to stood:

• sat
• lay
• kneeled

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