Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: bandstand, stand, stand_up, standpoint, standstill

'stand'

[base.n.08] as in: a support or foundation

Examples:
the base of the lamp

'stand'

[stand.n.02] as in: the position where a thing or person stands

'stand'

[stand.n.03] as in: a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

Examples:
they cut down a stand of trees

'stand'

[stand.n.04] as in: a small table for holding articles of various kinds

Examples:
a bedside stand

'stand'

[rack.n.05] as in: a support for displaying various articles

Examples:
the newspapers were arranged on a rack

'stand'

[stand.n.06] as in: an interruption of normal activity

'stand'

[point_of_view.n.01] as in: a mental position from which things are viewed

Examples:
we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events

'stand'

[stall.n.03] as in: a booth where articles are displayed for sale

'stand'

[stand.n.09] as in: a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

Examples:
a one-night stand

'stand'

[stand.n.10] as in: tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

'stand'

[bandstand.n.01] as in: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

'stand'

[stand.n.12] as in: a defensive effort

Examples:
the army made a final stand at the Rhone

'stand'

[stand.v.01] as in: be standing; be upright

Examples:
We had to stand for the entire performance!

'stand'

[stand.v.02] as in: be in some specified state or condition

Examples:
I stand corrected

'stand'

[stand.v.03] as in: occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

Examples:
We stand on common ground

'stand'

[stand.v.04] as in: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

Examples:
I am standing my ground and won't give in!

'stand'

[digest.v.03] as in: put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Examples:
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

'stand'

[stand.v.06] as in: have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

Examples:
Where do you stand on the War?

'stand'

[stand.v.07] as in: remain inactive or immobile

Examples:
standing water

'stand'

[stand.v.08] as in: be in effect; be or remain in force

Examples:
The law stands!

'stand'

[stand.v.09] as in: be tall; have a height of; copula

Examples:
She stands 6 feet tall

'stand'

[stand.v.10] as in: put into an upright position

Examples:
Can you stand the bookshelf up?

'stand'

[resist.v.04] as in: withstand the force of something

Examples:
The trees resisted her
stand the test of time
The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow

'stand'

[stand.v.12] as in: be available for stud services

Examples:
male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females

Origins

					stand (English)
└── standen (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── standan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))