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stands

verb · noun

Form of stand , third-person singular of stand.

Simple meaning

To position or be positioned physically.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

standz
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈstændz

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. third-person singular of stand

    To position or be positioned physically

  2. third-person singular of standintransitivecopulative

    To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.

  3. third-person singular of stand

    To rise to one's feet; to stand up.

  4. third-person singular of stand

    Be standing; be upright

noun

  1. plural of stand

    The act of standing.

  2. plural of stand

    A defensive position or effort.

  3. plural of stand

    The platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box.

  4. plural of stand

    A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.

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This meaning: To position or be positioned physically

Used this way, stands is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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