English dictionary
Hint: Wildcards can be used multiple times in a query.
English noun: stand | |||
| 1. | stand (artifact) a support or foundation | ||
| Samples | The base of the lamp. | ||
| Synonyms | base, pedestal | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | support | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | brass monkey, staddle, trivet, trivet | ||
| 2. | stand (location) the position where a thing or person stands | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | place, position | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cabstand, taxi rank, taxistand | ||
| 3. | stand (group) a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area | ||
| Samples | They cut down a stand of trees. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | botany, flora, vegetation | ||
| 4. | stand (artifact) a small table for holding articles of various kinds | ||
| Samples | A bedside stand. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | table | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | lectern, reading desk | ||
| 5. | stand (artifact) a support for displaying various articles | ||
| Samples | The newspapers were arranged on a rack. | ||
| Synonyms | rack | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | support | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bier, cruet-stand, dress rack, magazine rack, music rack, music stand, spice rack, tripod | ||
| Part holonym | spit | ||
| 6. | stand (event) an interruption of normal activity | ||
| Synonyms | standstill, tie-up | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | halt, stop | ||
| 7. | stand (cognition) a mental position from which things are viewed | ||
| Samples | We should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians. Teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events. | ||
| Synonyms | point of view, standpoint, viewpoint | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | position, posture, stance | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | angle, cityscape, complexion, landscape, slant | ||
| 8. | stand (artifact) a booth where articles are displayed for sale | ||
| Synonyms | sales booth, stall | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | booth | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | coffee stall, newsstand | ||
| 9. | stand (act) a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance | ||
| Samples | A one-night stand. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | layover, stop, stopover | ||
| 10. | stand (artifact) tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | tiered seat | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bleachers, covered stand, grandstand, reviewing stand | ||
| Part meronym | arena, ballpark, bowl, park, sports stadium, stadium | ||
| 11. | stand (artifact) a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air | ||
| Synonyms | bandstand, outdoor stage | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | platform | ||
| 12. | stand (act) a defensive effort | ||
| Samples | The army made a final stand at the Rhone. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | defence, defense, defensive measure | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | repulsion, standoff | ||
English verb: stand | |||
| 1. | stand (contact) be standing; be upright | ||
| Samples | We had to stand for the entire performance!. | ||
| Examples | The chairs stand in the corner | ||
| Synonyms | stand up | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s. Something is ----ing PP. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | rest | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | line up, queue, queue up, ramp, stand back | ||
| Entail | arise, get up, rise, stand up, uprise | ||
| Verb group | place upright, stand, stand up | ||
| Antonyms | sit, lie, sit down | ||
| 2. | stand (stative) be in some specified state or condition | ||
| Samples | I stand corrected. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s Adjective/Noun. Somebody ----s Adjective | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | be | ||
| 3. | stand (stative) occupy a place or location, also metaphorically | ||
| Samples | We stand on common ground. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | be | ||
| 4. | stand (stative) hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright | ||
| Samples | I am standing my ground and won't give in!. | ||
| Synonyms | remain firm | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand | ||
| Verb group | fend, resist, stand | ||
| Antonyms | relent, soften, yield | ||
| 5. | stand (cognition) put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Examples | Sam cannot stand Sue | ||
| Synonyms | abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | allow, countenance, let, permit | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | accept, bear up, hold still for, live with, pay, sit out, stand for, swallow, take a joke, take lying down | ||
| Verb group | suffer | ||
| 6. | stand (cognition) have or maintain a position or stand on an issue | ||
| Samples | Where do you stand on the War?. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | evaluate, judge, pass judgment | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | align, array | ||
| 7. | stand (stative) remain inactive or immobile | ||
| Samples | Standing water. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | remain, rest, stay | ||
| 8. | stand (stative) be in effect; be or remain in force | ||
| Samples | The law stands!. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | continue | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | wash | ||
| 9. | stand (stative) be tall; have a height of; copula | ||
| Samples | She stands 6 feet tall. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | measure | ||
| 10. | stand (contact) put into an upright position | ||
| Samples | Can you stand the bookshelf up?. | ||
| Examples | They stand the bags on the table | ||
| Synonyms | place upright, stand up | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody PP. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | lay, place, pose, position, put, set | ||
| Cause | stand, stand up | ||
| Verb group | stand, stand up | ||
| 11. | stand (competition) withstand the force of something | ||
| Samples | The trees resisted her. Stand the test of time. The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow. | ||
| Synonyms | fend, resist | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose | ||
| Verb group | remain firm, stand | ||
| 12. | stand (contact) be available for stud services | ||
| Samples | Male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | serve, service | ||
| Domain category | animal husbandry | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk