"stand" | Definition and Related Words

stand

Noun

A support or foundation (synset 102800851)
"the base of the lamp"

is a type of: support - any device that bears the weight of another thing
subtypes:
- 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
same as: base, pedestal
The position where a thing or person stands (synset 108671281)
is a type of: place, position - the particular portion of space occupied by something

subtypes: cabstand, taxi rank, taxistand - a place where taxis park while awaiting customers
A growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area (synset 108455376)
"they cut down a stand of trees"

is a type of: botany, flora, vegetation - all the plant life in a particular region or period
A small table for holding articles of various kinds (synset 104308138)
"a bedside stand"

is a type of: table - a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs

subtypes: lectern, reading desk - desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer
A support for displaying various articles (synset 104044916)
"the newspapers were arranged on a rack"

is a type of: support - any device that bears the weight of another thing
subtypes:
- 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
has: spit - a skewer for holding meat over a fire

same as: rack
An interruption of normal activity (synset 107380745)
is a type of: halt, stop - the event of something ending

same as: standstill, tie-up
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"

is a type of: position, posture, stance - a rationalized mental attitude
subtypes:
- 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
same as: point of view, standpoint, viewpoint
A booth where articles are displayed for sale (synset 104306353)
is a type of: booth - a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment
subtypes:
- coffee stall - a stand (usually movable) selling hot coffee and food (especially at night)
- newsstand - a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold
same as: sales booth, stall
A stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance (synset 101058977)
"a one-night stand"

is a type of: layover, stop, stopover - a brief stay in the course of a journey
Tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) (synset 104307879)
is a type of: tiered seat - seating that is arranged in sloping tiers so that spectators in the back can see over the heads of those in front
subtypes:
- 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
is a part of:
- ballpark, park - a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
- arena, bowl, sports stadium, stadium - a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
A platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air (synset 102790007)
is a type of: platform - a raised horizontal surface

same as: bandstand, outdoor stage
A defensive effort (synset 100962962)
"the army made a final stand at the Rhone"

is a type of: defence, defense, defensive measure - (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

subtypes: repulsion, standoff - the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

Verb

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

is a type of: rest - not move; be in a resting position
subtypes:
- 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
same as: stand up

verb group: place upright, stand, stand up - put into an upright position
Be in some specified state or condition (synset 202617408)
"I stand corrected"

is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Occupy a place or location, also metaphorically (synset 202740363)
"We stand on common ground"

is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Hold one's ground;
Maintain a position;
Be steadfast or upright (synset 202707980)
"I am standing my ground and won't give in!"

is a type of: hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

same as: remain firm

verb group: fend, resist, stand - withstand the force of something
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"

is a type of: allow, countenance, let, permit - consent to, give permission
subtypes:
- accept, live with, swallow - tolerate or accommodate oneself to
- hold still for, stand for - tolerate or bear
- bear up - endure cheerfully
- take lying down - suffer without protest; suffer or endure passively
- take a joke - listen to a joke at one's own expense
- sit out - endure to the end
- pay - bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
same as: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate

verb group: suffer - experience (emotional) pain
Have or maintain a position or stand on an issue (synset 200672910)
"Where do you stand on the War?"

is a type of: evaluate, judge, pass judgment - form a critical opinion of

subtypes: align, array - align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
Remain inactive or immobile (synset 202712985)
"standing water"

is a type of: remain, rest, stay - stay the same; remain in a certain state
Be in effect;
Be or remain in force (synset 202708878)
"The law stands!"

is a type of: continue - exist over a prolonged period of time

subtypes: wash - admit to testing or proof
Be tall;
Have a height of;
Copula (synset 202708228)
"She stands 6 feet tall"

is a type of: measure - have certain dimensions
Put into an upright position (synset 201549550)
"Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

causes: stand, stand up - be standing; be upright

is a type of: lay, place, pose, position, put, set - put into a certain place or abstract location

same as: place upright, stand up

verb group: stand, stand up - be standing; be upright
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"

is a type of: defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose - fight against or resist strongly

same as: fend, resist

verb group: remain firm, stand - hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
Be available for stud services (synset 201430836)
"male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"

referred to in: animal husbandry - breeding and caring for farm animals

is a type of: serve, service - mate with

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