Word Image
plural: stands
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: an act or instance of stopping or staying in one place; a halt for defense or resistance; the place occupied by a witness testifying in court; a small often open-air structure for a small retail business; a support (as a rack or table) on or in which something may be placed; a group of plants growing in a continuous area
verb: to support oneself on the feet in an erect position; to take up and keep a usually specified position or attitude; to remain without moving; to rest, remain, or set upright on a base or lower end; to put up with or resist successfully
Word Family
standing
stood
stander
standstill
standoff
standpoint
standby
standup
standout
handstand
headstand
bandstand
outstand
bookstand
withstand
withstood
newsstand
nightstand
understand
understood
kickstand
Sentences
I was just standing near the window.
She stood the ladder against the house.
We have display stands in many bookstores.
The army is preparing to make a stand against the enemy.
Only two bowling pins were left standing.
The deer stood still, listening for danger.
All the bus seats were taken so we had to stand.
My brother owns a hot dog stand on First Street.
His business stands to make quite a profit.
Our new house stands on a knoll.
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