Synonyms: stand
Definition: a defensive effort
Usage: the army made a final stand at the Rhone
Similar words: defence, defense, defensive measure
Definition: (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
Usage: they died in the defense of Stalingrad; they were developed for the defense program
Synonyms: stand
Definition: a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
Usage: a one-night stand
Similar words: stop, stopover, layover
Definition: a brief stay in the course of a journey
Usage: they made a stopover to visit their friends
Synonyms: bandstand, outdoor stage, stand
Definition: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
Similar words: platform
Definition: a raised horizontal surface
Usage: the speaker mounted the platform
Synonyms: base, stand, pedestal
Definition: a support or foundation
Usage: the base of the lamp
Similar words: support
Definition: any device that bears the weight of another thing
Usage: there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
Definition: a support for displaying various articles
Usage: the newspapers were arranged on a rack
Similar words: support
Definition: any device that bears the weight of another thing
Usage: there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
Synonyms: stall, stand, sales booth
Definition: a booth where articles are displayed for sale
Similar words: booth
Definition: a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment
Synonyms: stand
Definition: tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
Similar words: tiered seat
Definition: seating that is arranged in sloping tiers so that spectators in the back can see over the heads of those in front
Synonyms: stand
Definition: a small table for holding articles of various kinds
Usage: a bedside stand
Similar words: table
Definition: a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
Usage: it was a sturdy table
Synonyms: viewpoint, point of view, stand, standpoint
Definition: a mental position from which things are viewed
Usage: we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians; teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
Synonyms: tie-up, stand, standstill
Definition: an interruption of normal activity
Definition: the event of something ending
Usage: it came to a stop at the bottom of the hill
Synonyms: stand
Definition: a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
Usage: they cut down a stand of trees
Similar words: botany, flora, vegetation
Definition: all the plant life in a particular region or period
Usage: Pleistocene vegetation; the flora of southern California; the botany of China
Synonyms: stand
Definition: the position where a thing or person stands
Similar words: position, place
Definition: the particular portion of space occupied by something
Usage: he put the lamp back in its place
Synonyms: endure, put up, digest, bear, abide, brook, stand, suffer, support, tolerate, stick out, stomach
Definition: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Usage: 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
Similar words: let, countenance, permit, allow
Definition: consent to, give permission
Usage: She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband; I won't let the police search her basement; I cannot allow you to see your exam
Synonyms: stand
Definition: have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
Usage: Where do you stand on the War?
Similar words: evaluate, judge, pass judgment
Definition: form a critical opinion of
Usage: I cannot judge some works of modern art; How do you evaluate this grant proposal? We shouldn't pass judgment on other people
Definition: withstand the force of something
Usage: The trees resisted her; stand the test of time; The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
Similar words: fight, fight back, fight down, oppose, defend
Definition: fight against or resist strongly
Usage: The senator said he would oppose the bill; Don't fight it!
Synonyms: stand
Definition: be available for stud services
Usage: male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females
Definition: mate with
Usage: male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
Definition: be standing; be upright
Usage: We had to stand for the entire performance!
Similar words: rest
Definition: not move; be in a resting position
Synonyms: stand, stand up, place upright
Definition: put into an upright position
Usage: Can you stand the bookshelf up?
Similar words: put, place, pose, position, set, lay
Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location
Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point
Synonyms: stand
Definition: be in some specified state or condition
Usage: I stand corrected
Similar words: be
Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer
Synonyms: stand, remain firm
Definition: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
Usage: I am standing my ground and won't give in!
Similar words: withstand, stand firm, hold out, resist
Definition: stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Synonyms: stand
Definition: be tall; have a height of; copula
Usage: She stands 6 feet tall
Similar words: measure
Definition: have certain dimensions
Usage: This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches
Synonyms: stand
Definition: be in effect; be or remain in force
Usage: The law stands!
Similar words: continue
Definition: exist over a prolonged period of time
Usage: The bad weather continued for two more weeks
Synonyms: stand
Definition: remain inactive or immobile
Usage: standing water
Similar words: remain, rest, stay
Definition: stay the same; remain in a certain state
Usage: The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it; rest assured; stay alone; He remained unmoved by her tears; The bad weather continued for another week
Synonyms: stand
Definition: occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
Usage: We stand on common ground
Similar words: be
Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer