Angličtina

stand

gb/stˈænd/ us/stˈænd/
A1 Angličtina
~ 2800
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Sloveso A1 state
1

Be upright on feet

To be on your feet and not sitting or lying down.

Vzorec užití: to stand [somewhere]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stand' with 'stay', but 'stand' describes a physical position, not remaining in a place generally.
Synonyma
remain upright (More formal and descriptive, emphasizes not falling or sitting.)
Antonyma
sit (Opposite in body position, with weight supported by the buttocks.)
Kolokace
stand still |stand tall |stand in line |stand near |stand quietly
Témata
daily life |body |movement |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • She stood by the window watching the rain.
  • Please stand still while I take your picture.
  • We stood in line for over an hour.
  • He stood at the edge of the stage, waiting to speak.
  • The children stood quietly during the ceremony.
Učební příklady
  • I stand next to my friend.
  • Please stand here.
  • They stand in a line.
  • He stands near the door.
  • We stand in the park.
Sloveso B1 action
2

Tolerate or endure

To accept something you do not like.

Vzorec užití: can't stand [something/someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners may incorrectly use 'stand' without 'can't' to mean tolerate; in this sense, it is mostly negative and often used with 'can't'.
Synonyma
tolerate (Neutral term for allowing or putting up with something.)
Antonyma
enjoy (Opposite in emotional reaction; to take pleasure in something.)
Kolokace
can't stand noise |can't stand waiting |can't stand the heat
Témata
emotions |daily life |relationships |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • I can't stand loud music when I'm working.
  • She can't stand his bad manners.
  • I can't stand being late to meetings.
  • He can't stand the smell of smoke.
  • They can't stand watching horror movies.
Učební příklady
  • I can't stand cold weather.
  • She can't stand loud music.
  • He can't stand spicy food.
  • We can't stand waiting so long.
  • I can't stand rude people.
Podstatné jméno A2 entity
3

Structure for display or support

A thing that holds or shows something.

Synonyma
stall (Often used for a small shop or selling place, especially outdoors.)
Antonyma
pile (An untidy heap rather than a structured holder.)
Kolokace
book stand |market stand |display stand
Témata
objects |shopping |daily_life |housing |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The vendor sold fruit from a small stand.
  • Put the flowers on the plant stand by the window.
  • We stopped at a lemonade stand run by kids.
  • The brochures are on the display stand near the door.
  • She bought jewelry from a craft stand at the fair.
Učební příklady
  • The books are on the stand.
  • We saw a fruit stand.
  • He made a wood stand for his TV.
  • There is a plant stand in the room.
  • They sell drinks at a small stand.
Sloveso A2 state
4

Be located upright somewhere

To be in one place in an upright way.

Vzorec užití: [something] stands [somewhere]
Synonyma
be situated (More formal and general for location, not necessarily upright.)
Antonyma
lie (Refers to being positioned flat rather than upright.)
Kolokace
statue stands |building stands on hill
Témata
places |objects |space |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The old church stands at the center of town.
  • A statue stands in the park as a memorial.
  • The tower stands over 300 meters tall.
  • That house still stands after 200 years.
  • The tree stands near the river bank.
Učební příklady
  • The school stands near my home.
  • A big tree stands in the garden.
  • The shop stands on Main Street.
  • The statue stands in front of the museum.
  • The hotel stands beside the lake.
Podstatné jméno B2 entity
5

Position on an issue

What someone believes about something important.

Synonyma
stance (Very close meaning; often used interchangeably in formal contexts.)
Antonyma
indifference (Lack of opinion or position on an issue.)
Kolokace
take a stand |firm stand
Témata
politics |opinions |communication |relationships |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • She took a strong stand against corruption.
  • The company has taken a clear stand on environmental issues.
  • His stand on education reform is well known.
  • Many people respect her for her moral stand.
  • They refused to change their stand despite criticism.
Učební příklady
  • He took a stand against bad rules.
  • They have a strong stand on safety.
  • Her stand is clear on this problem.
  • We respect his moral stand.
  • The group made a firm stand for peace.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
stand
IPA
GB/stˈænd/
US/stˈænd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
stand (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (stand)
Tvary slova
Noun
  • Base: stand
  • Plural: stands
Verb
  • Base: stand
  • 3rd Person Singular: stands
  • Present Participle: standing
  • Past: stood
  • Past Participle: stood
Příbuzná slova
Forms
stands noun standing verb stood verb
Core family
understand verb A2 understanding noun understandable adjective B1
Related words
outstanding adjective B1 standpoint noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
misunderstand verb B1 misunderstanding noun
Advanced or less common
withstand verb B2 standstill noun B2
Gramatické poznámky
  • Irregular past: stood Verb
  • Irregular past participle: stood Verb
Výrazy

make a stand

1
/mˈeɪk ə stˈænd/
idiom

Defend position strongly

To speak or act strongly to defend what you believe is right.

Příklady
  • They made a stand against unfair laws.
  • He decided to make a stand for freedom.

stand in line

1
/stˈænd ˈɪn lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase

Wait in a queue upright

To wait with other people in a line until it's your turn.

Příklady
  • We had to stand in line for tickets.
  • People stood in line outside the store.

stand out

1
/stˈænd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb

Be noticeable or distinctive

To be easy to see or notice because you are different or better than others.

Příklady
  • Her bright dress made her stand out in the crowd.
  • His work really stands out from the rest.

stand up for

1
/stˈænd ˈʌp fɚ/
phrasal verb

Defend or support belief/person

To speak or act to protect someone or something you think is right.

Příklady
  • You must learn to stand up for yourself.
  • They stood up for their rights.

stand by

1
/stˈænd bˈaɪ/
phrasal verb

Support during difficulty

To stay loyal to someone and help them when they have problems.

Příklady
  • She stood by her friend during the trial.
  • Please stand by for further instructions.
  • We will stand by our decision no matter what.
  • Rescue teams are standing by in case of emergency.

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