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English to English noun
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a support or foundation |  | Example: the base of the lamp
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the position where a thing or person stands | | source: wordnet30
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a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area | | Example: they cut down a stand of trees
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a small table for holding articles of various kinds | | Example: a bedside stand
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a support for displaying various articles | | Example: the newspapers were arranged on a rack
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an interruption of normal activity | | source: wordnet30
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a mental position from which things are viewed | | Example: we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
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a booth where articles are displayed for sale | | source: wordnet30
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a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance | | Example: a one-night stand
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tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) | | source: wordnet30
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a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air | | source: wordnet30
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a defensive effort | | Example: the army made a final stand at the Rhone
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The act of standing. | | source: webster1913
verb
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be standing; be upright | | Example: We had to stand for the entire performance!
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be in some specified state or condition | | Example: I stand corrected
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occupy a place or location, also metaphorically | | Example: We stand on common ground
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hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright | | Example: I am standing my ground and won't give in!
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put up with something or somebody unpleasant | | Example: 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
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have or maintain a position or stand on an issue | | Example: Where do you stand on the War?
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remain inactive or immobile | | Example: standing water
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be in effect; be or remain in force | | Example: The law stands!
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be tall; have a height of; copula | | Example: She stands 6 feet tall
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put into an upright position | | Example: Can you stand the bookshelf up?
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withstand the force of something | | Example: The trees resisted her
stand the test of time
The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
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be available for stud services | | Example: male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females
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To be at rest in an erect position; to be fixed in an upright or firm position | | source: webster1913
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To endure; to sustain; to bear; as, I can not stand the cold or the heat. | | source: webster1913
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To be, or signify that one is, willing to play with one's hand as dealt. | | source: webster1913
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