stance
word
/ˈstæns/
/stˈɑːns/
Definition
A stance is a person's position or opinion about an issue, or the physical way someone is standing.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both literal (physical position, especially in sports/martial arts) and figurative (opinion/attitude) senses. Common collocations: 'take a stance on', 'adopt a stance', 'defensive stance.' More formal than 'position' or 'opinion' when referring to viewpoints.
Spanish: posición - postura (opinión)Portuguese (BR): posição - postura (opinião)Portuguese (PT): posição - postura (opinião)Chinese (Simplified): 立场 - 姿势Chinese (Traditional): 立場 - 姿勢Hindi: रुख - स्थितिArabic: موقف - وضعيةBengali: অবস্থান - দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি - ভঙ্গি (শারীরিক)Russian: позиция - отношение (к вопросу)Japanese: 姿勢（しせい）- 立場（たちば）Vietnamese: lập trường - tư thế (thể chất)Korean: 입장 - 자세 (신체적인)Turkish: tutum - duruş (bedensel)Urdu: موقف - انداز (جسمانی)Indonesian: sikap - posisi (fisik)
Example Sentences
He took a strong stance against bullying.
basic
Her karate stance was perfect during the test.
basic
What is your stance on climate change?
basic
Politicians often change their stance depending on the audience.
natural
She kept a defensive stance when answering tough questions.
natural
I'm not sure about his stance, but he seems open to discussion.
natural