stand

[stænd]

Definition:
1. To be on your feet; to be in a vertical position.
2. A support or foundation.
3. Be in some specified state or condition.

Use 'stand' in a sentence:

• 1. She couldn't stand any more of their mockery.
• 2. When did you start doing stand-up?
• 3. The crowd had to stand behind barriers.
• 4. Stand back and give me some room.
• 5. 'Don't just stand there,' she snapped.
• 6. She couldn't stand being kept waiting.
• 7. Don't just stand there, you dummy.
• 8. I can't stand his brother.
• 9. I can't stand much more of this.
• 10. I can't stand the sight of him!
• 11. She couldn't stand his blunt, graceless manner.
• 12. Stand still when I'm talking to you!
• 13. Did I stand on your foot? Sorry!
• 14. He cannot stand his boss.
• 15. I can't stand here gossiping all day.
• 16. I couldn't stand that yowling.
• 17. Only one game stood between him and victory.
• 18. I can't stand people interrupting all the time.
• 19. You must stand up for your rights.
• 20. The new teacher won't stand for any nonsense.
• 21. I can't stand it when you do that.
• 22. Stand aside and let these people pass.
• 23. She started out as a stand-up.
• 24. 'Stand back,' he roared.
• 25. We stayed in a village where time has stood still.
• 26. The children all stood in a line.
• 27. She was too weak to stand.
• 28. Well, I can't stand here chatting all day.
• 29. Don't just stand there, man ─ get a doctor!
• 30. Not a building nor a tree was left standing.
• 31. Where do you stand on private education?
• 32. We must make a stand against further job losses.
• 33. Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures.
• 34. They took a firm stand against drugs in the school.
• 35. It'll fit if you stand it on end.
• 36. The driver didn't stand a chance of stopping in time.
• 37. I can't stand the sight of blood.
• 38. People were standing about in the road.
• 39. His heart won't stand the strain much longer.
• 40. Without speaking, she stood up and went out.
• 41. It was time to stand back and take stock of his career.
• 42. Three large globes stand on the floor.
• 43. She was barely able to stand.
• 44. We stood up in order to get a better view.
• 45. Students stood around in groups waiting for their results.
• 46. Everyone would stand up when the teacher entered the classroom.
• 47. Stand reasonably erect, your arms hanging naturally.
• 48. I can't stand people who are cruel to animals.
• 49. He stood still, absorbing every detail of the street.
• 50. As things stand at present, he seems certain to win.
• 51. The ratio of applications to available places currently stands at 100:1.
• 52. Four points stand out as being more important than the rest.
• 53. Can you stand a bit further away?
• 54. Interest rates stand at 3%.
• 55. I can't stand people with no sense of humour.
• 56. She was kind enough to stand us a meal.
• 57. Stand still while I take your photo.