English verb: stand out | |||
1. | stand out (stative) be highly noticeable | ||
Synonyms | jump, jump out, leap out, stick out | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP. It ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | appear, look, seem | ||
2. | stand out (stative) distinguish oneself | ||
Samples | She excelled in math. | ||
Synonyms | excel, surpass | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | exceed, excel at, go past, outrank, overstep, pass, rank, shine at, top, transcend | ||
3. | stand out (motion) steer away from shore, of ships | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer | ||
Domain category | navigation, sailing, seafaring | ||
4. | stand out (competition) be stubborn in resolution or resistance | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand | ||