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1.
a support or foundation
2.
the position where a thing or person stands
3.
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
they cut down a stand of trees
4.
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
a bedside stand
5.
a support for displaying various articles
6.
an interruption of normal activity
7.
a mental position from which things are viewed
8.
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
9.
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
a one-night stand
10.
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
11.
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
12.
a defensive effort
the army made a final stand at the Rhone
'stand' - used as a verb
13.
be standing; be upright
We had to stand for the entire performance!
14.
be in some specified state or condition
I stand corrected
15.
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
We stand on common ground
16.
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
I am standing my ground and won't give in!
17.
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
Where do you stand on the War?
18.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
19.
remain inactive or immobile
standing water
20.
be in effect; be or remain in force
The law stands!
21.
be tall; have a height of; copula
She stands 6 feet tall
22.
put into an upright position
Can you stand the bookshelf up?
23.
withstand the force of something
stand the test of time
24.
be available for stud services
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derived forms
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1. Stand / Plural
stands
2. Stand / Past
stood
3. Stand / Third Person
stands
4. Stand / Present Participle
standing
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