stand


Meanings

  • a support or foundation;
  • the position where a thing or person stands
  • a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area;
    • "they cut down a stand of trees"
  • a small table for holding articles of various kinds;
    • "a bedside stand"
  • a support for displaying various articles;
  • an interruption of normal activity
  • a mental position from which things are viewed;
  • a booth where articles are displayed for sale
  • a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance;
    • "a one-night stand"
  • tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
  • a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
  • a defensive effort;
    • "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
  • be standing; be upright;
    • "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
  • be in some specified state or condition;
    • "I stand corrected"
  • occupy a place or location, also metaphorically;
    • "We stand on common ground"
  • hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright;
    • "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
  • put up with something or somebody unpleasant;
  • have or maintain a position or stand on an issue;
    • "Where do you stand on the War?"
  • remain inactive or immobile;
    • "standing water"
  • be in effect; be or remain in force;
    • "The law stands!"
  • be tall; have a height of; copula;
    • "She stands 6 feet tall"
  • put into an upright position;
    • "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
  • withstand the force of something;
    • "stand the test of time"
  • be available for stud services;
  • STAND v STOOD, STANDING, STANDS to assume or maintain an upright position


Scrabble Score: 6

stand is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

stand is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

stand is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 7

stand is a valid Words With Friends word