stand
Translation
to be on one's feet, to be situated, to tolerate, to endure
Examples
Please stand up.
Please stand up.
The old castle still stands on the hill.
The old castle still stands on the hill.
I can't stand the noise.
I can't stand the noise.
What does 'USA' stand for?
What does 'USA' stand for?
Grammar Patterns
to stand up to rise to one's feet Please stand up.
can't stand ((sth./-ing)) to be unable to tolerate (sth.) I can't stand the noise.
to stand for ((sth.)) to represent or mean (sth.) What does 'USA' stand for?
Similar Words
Synonyms: be upright, rise, endure, tolerate; Antonyms: sit, lie down
Etymology
From Old English 'standan', from a common Germanic root.
Memory Tips
Imagine a statue 'standing' in one place. It has to 'stand' there (be located) and 'stand' the weather (endure).