The meaning of STAND is to support oneself on the feet in an erect position. How to use stand in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Stand.
Define stand. stand synonyms, stand pronunciation, stand translation, English dictionary definition of stand. v. stood , stand ing , stands v. intr. 1. a. To rise to an upright position on the feet. b. To assume or maintain an upright position as specified: stand...
STAND definition: 1. to be in a vertical state or to put into a vertical state, especially (of a person or animal) by…. Learn more.
stand a chance or show, to have a chance or possibility, esp. of winning or surviving: He's a good shortstop but doesn't stand a chance of making the major leagues because he can't hit.
From Middle English stand, stande, stond, stonde, stoonde, probably from Middle Dutch stande, from Old Dutch *standan (“to stand”), from Frankish *standan. Forms with -o- may show influence of stonden (“stand”, verb).
When you stand for something, you believe strongly in it, and you can also describe that belief as your stand: "My stand on the school dress code isn't too popular among other students."
Stand up means the same as stand. When I walked in, they all stood up and started clapping. [VERB PARTICLE]
To stand is to be upright or vertical, with your feet on the floor, or to move into that position. Most people stand when they hear the national anthem at a baseball game.
Definition of stand verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.