stand
gb/stˈænd/ us/stˈænd/
A1
Englanti
~ 2800
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Verbi
A1
state
1
Be upright on feet
To be on your feet and not sitting or lying down.
Käyttömalli:
to stand [somewhere]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stand' with 'stay', but 'stand' describes a physical position, not remaining in a place generally.
Synonyymit
remain upright (More formal and descriptive, emphasizes not falling or sitting.)
Antonyymit
sit (Opposite in body position, with weight supported by the buttocks.)
Kollokaatiot
stand still
|stand tall
|stand in line
|stand near
|stand quietly
Teemat
daily life
|body
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I stand next to my friend.
- Please stand here.
- They stand in a line.
- He stands near the door.
- We stand in the park.
Verbi
B1
action
2
Tolerate or endure
To accept something you do not like.
Käyttömalli:
can't stand [something/someone]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may incorrectly use 'stand' without 'can't' to mean tolerate; in this sense, it is mostly negative and often used with 'can't'.
Synonyymit
tolerate (Neutral term for allowing or putting up with something.)
Antonyymit
enjoy (Opposite in emotional reaction; to take pleasure in something.)
Kollokaatiot
can't stand noise
|can't stand waiting
|can't stand the heat
Teemat
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Substantiivi
A2
entity
3
Structure for display or support
A thing that holds or shows something.
Synonyymit
stall (Often used for a small shop or selling place, especially outdoors.)
Antonyymit
pile (An untidy heap rather than a structured holder.)
Kollokaatiot
book stand
|market stand
|display stand
Teemat
objects
|shopping
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Verbi
A2
state
4
Be located upright somewhere
To be in one place in an upright way.
Käyttömalli:
[something] stands [somewhere]
Synonyymit
be situated (More formal and general for location, not necessarily upright.)
Antonyymit
lie (Refers to being positioned flat rather than upright.)
Kollokaatiot
statue stands
|building stands on hill
Teemat
places
|objects
|space
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Substantiivi
B2
entity
5
Position on an issue
What someone believes about something important.
Synonyymit
stance (Very close meaning; often used interchangeably in formal contexts.)
Antonyymit
indifference (Lack of opinion or position on an issue.)
Kollokaatiot
take a stand
|firm stand
Teemat
politics
|opinions
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
stand
IPA
GB/stˈænd/
US/stˈænd/
Tavut ja painotus
stand (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (stand)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: stand
- Plural: stands
Verb
- Base: stand
- 3rd Person Singular: stands
- Present Participle: standing
- Past: stood
- Past Participle: stood
Sanaperhe
Forms
stands
noun
standing
verb
stood
verb
Core family
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
Kielioppipoiminnat
- Irregular past: stood Verb
- Irregular past participle: stood Verb
Ilmaukset
make a stand
1/mˈeɪk ə stˈænd/
idiom
Defend position strongly
To speak or act strongly to defend what you believe is right.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.