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English verb: stand back

1. stand back (stative) stay clear of, avoid


SamplesKeep your hands off my wife!.
Keep your distance from this man--he is dangerous.


Synonymskeep one's distance, keep one's eyes off, keep one's hands off, stay away


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)be

2. stand back (contact) stand away from an object or person


SamplesHe stood back to look at her.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)stand, stand up









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