stand

Noun
  1. A support or foundation (synset 102800851)
    "the base of the lamp"
    hypernym: support - any device that bears the weight of another thing
    hyponym:
    • brass monkey - a metal stand that formerly held cannon balls on sailing ships
    • staddle - a base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked
    • trivet - a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table
    • trivet - a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth
    synonym: base, pedestal
  2. The position where a thing or person stands (synset 108671281)
    hypernym: place, position - the particular portion of space occupied by something
    hyponym: cabstand, taxi rank, taxistand - a place where taxis park while awaiting customers
  3. A growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area (synset 108455376)
    "they cut down a stand of trees"
    hypernym: botany, flora, vegetation - all the plant life in a particular region or period
  4. A small table for holding articles of various kinds (synset 104308138)
    "a bedside stand"
    hypernym: table - a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
    hyponym: lectern, reading desk - desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer
  5. A support for displaying various articles (synset 104044916)
    "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
    hypernym: support - any device that bears the weight of another thing
    hyponym:
    • bier - a stand to support a corpse or a coffin prior to burial
    • cruet-stand - a stand for cruets containing various condiments
    • dress rack - a rack used primarily to display dresses for sale in a store
    • magazine rack - a rack for displaying magazines
    • music rack, music stand - a light stand for holding sheets of printed music
    • spice rack - a rack for displaying containers filled with spices
    • tripod - a three-legged rack used for support
    part holonym: spit - a skewer for holding meat over a fire
    synonym: rack
  6. An interruption of normal activity (synset 107380745)
    hypernym: halt, stop - the event of something ending
    synonym: standstill, tie-up
  7. A mental position from which things are viewed (synset 106220098)
    "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"
    hypernym: position, posture, stance - a rationalized mental attitude
    hyponym:
    • cityscape - a viewpoint toward a city or other heavily populated area
    • landscape - an extensive mental viewpoint
    • angle, slant - a biased way of looking at or presenting something
    • complexion - a point of view or general attitude or inclination
    synonym: point of view, standpoint, viewpoint
  8. A booth where articles are displayed for sale (synset 104306353)
    hypernym: booth - a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment
    hyponym:
    • coffee stall - a stand (usually movable) selling hot coffee and food (especially at night)
    • newsstand - a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold
    synonym: sales booth, stall
  9. A stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance (synset 101058977)
    "a one-night stand"
    hypernym: layover, stop, stopover - a brief stay in the course of a journey
  10. Tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) (synset 104307879)
    hypernym: tiered seat - seating that is arranged in sloping tiers so that spectators in the back can see over the heads of those in front
    hyponym:
    • bleachers - (used in the plural) an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached
    • covered stand, grandstand - a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof
    • reviewing stand - a stand from which a parade or military force can be reviewed
    part meronym:
  11. A platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air (synset 102790007)
    hypernym: platform - a raised horizontal surface
    synonym: bandstand, outdoor stage
  12. A defensive effort (synset 100962962)
    "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
    hypernym: defence, defense, defensive measure - (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
    hyponym: repulsion, standoff - the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
Verb
  1. Be standing;
    Be upright (synset 201548893)
    "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
    entail: arise, get up, rise, stand up, uprise - rise to one's feet
    hypernym: rest - not move; be in a resting position
    hyponym:
    • ramp - stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing
    • stand back - stand away from an object or person
    • line up, queue, queue up - form a queue, form a line, stand in line
    synonym: stand up
    verb group: place upright, stand, stand up - put into an upright position
  2. Be in some specified state or condition (synset 202617408)
    "I stand corrected"
    hypernym: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  3. Occupy a place or location, also metaphorically (synset 202740363)
    "We stand on common ground"
    hypernym: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  4. Hold one's ground;
    Maintain a position;
    Be steadfast or upright (synset 202707980)
    "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
    hypernym: hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
    synonym: remain firm
    verb group: fend, resist, stand - withstand the force of something
  5. Put up with something or somebody unpleasant (synset 200670017)
    "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"
    hypernym: allow, countenance, let, permit - consent to, give permission
    hyponym:
    synonym: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate
    verb group: suffer - experience (emotional) pain
  6. Have or maintain a position or stand on an issue (synset 200672910)
    "Where do you stand on the War?"
    hypernym: evaluate, judge, pass judgment - form a critical opinion of
    hyponym: align, array - align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
  7. Remain inactive or immobile (synset 202712985)
    "standing water"
    hypernym: remain, rest, stay - stay the same; remain in a certain state
  8. Be in effect;
    Be or remain in force (synset 202708878)
    "The law stands!"
    hypernym: continue - exist over a prolonged period of time
    hyponym: wash - admit to testing or proof
  9. Be tall;
    Have a height of;
    Copula (synset 202708228)
    "She stands 6 feet tall"
    hypernym: measure - have certain dimensions
  10. Put into an upright position (synset 201549550)
    "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
    cause: stand, stand up - be standing; be upright
    hypernym: lay, place, pose, position, put, set - put into a certain place or abstract location
    synonym: place upright, stand up
    verb group: stand, stand up - be standing; be upright
  11. Withstand the force of something (synset 201118334)
    "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"
    hypernym: defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose - fight against or resist strongly
    synonym: fend, resist
    verb group: remain firm, stand - hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
  12. Be available for stud services (synset 201430836)
    "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"
    domain category: animal husbandry - breeding and caring for farm animals
    hypernym: serve, service - mate with

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