stand
word
/ˈstænd/
STAND
/stˈænd/
STAND
Definition
To be in an upright position on your feet, or to put yourself in that position. It can also mean to tolerate or support something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in many phrases, such as 'stand up' (rise to feet) or 'can't stand' (do not tolerate). Mostly neutral in formality. Don't confuse with 'sit' or 'lie'.
Spanish: estar de pie - ponerse de pie - soportarPortuguese (BR): ficar de pé - aguentar - suportarPortuguese (PT): estar de pé - aguentar - suportarChinese (Simplified): 站立 - 站着 - 忍受Chinese (Traditional): 站立 - 站著 - 忍受Hindi: खड़ा होना - सहन करना - टिके रहनाArabic: يقف - يتحمل - يصمدBengali: দাঁড়ানো - সহ্য করাRussian: стоять - терпетьJapanese: 立つ - 我慢するVietnamese: đứng - chịu đựngKorean: 서다 - 참다Turkish: ayakta durmak - katlanmakUrdu: کھڑا ہونا - برداشت کرناIndonesian: berdiri - tahan
Example Sentences
She let me stand by her opinion for a moment before explaining.
natural
Please stand when the teacher enters the room.
basic
I can't stand the loud noise in the street.
basic
The books stand neatly on the shelf.
basic
I can't stand waiting in long lines.
natural
Come on, don’t just stand there—help me!
natural