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.