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Meaning of stand

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  stand
      n 1: a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" [syn:
           {base}, {pedestal}, {stand}]
      2: the position where a thing or person stands
      3: a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular
         area; "they cut down a stand of trees"
      4: a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a
         bedside stand"
      5: a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers
         were arranged on a rack" [syn: {rack}, {stand}]
      6: an interruption of normal activity [syn: {stand},
         {standstill}, {tie-up}]
      7: a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should
         consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians";
         "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward
         current events" [syn: {point of view}, {viewpoint}, {stand},
         {standpoint}]
      8: a booth where articles are displayed for sale [syn: {stall},
         {stand}, {sales booth}]
      9: a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give
         a performance; "a one-night stand"
      10: tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood)
          where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
      11: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
          [syn: {bandstand}, {outdoor stage}, {stand}]
      12: a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the
          Rhone"
      v 1: be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire
           performance!" [syn: {stand}, {stand up}] [ant: {lie},
           {sit}, {sit down}]
      2: be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected"
      3: occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand on
         common ground"
      4: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or
         upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!" [syn:
         {stand}, {remain firm}] [ant: {relent}, {soften}, {yield}]
      5: put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "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"
         [syn: {digest}, {endure}, {stick out}, {stomach}, {bear},
         {stand}, {tolerate}, {support}, {brook}, {abide}, {suffer},
         {put up}]
      6: have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do
         you stand on the War?"
      7: remain inactive or immobile; "standing water"
      8: be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!"
      9: be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall"
      10: put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf
          up?" [syn: {stand}, {stand up}, {place upright}]
      11: withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her";
          "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend
          against the ice and snow" [syn: {resist}, {stand}, {fend}]
      12: be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such
          as stallions serve selected females"

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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