| noun | a support or foundation “the base of the lamp” |
| noun | the position where a thing or person stands |
| noun | a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area “they cut down a stand of trees” |
| noun | a small table for holding articles of various kinds “a bedside stand” |
| noun | a support for displaying various articles “the newspapers were arranged on a rack” |
| noun | an interruption of normal activity |
| noun | a mental position from which things are viewed “we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians” |
| noun | a booth where articles are displayed for sale |
| noun | a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance “a one-night stand” |
| noun | tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) |
| noun | a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air |
| noun | a defensive effort “the army made a final stand at the Rhone” |
| verb | be standing; be upright “We had to stand for the entire performance!” |
| verb | be in some specified state or condition “I stand corrected” |
| verb | occupy a place or location, also metaphorically “We stand on common ground” |
| verb | hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright “I am standing my ground and won't give in!” |
| verb | put up with something or somebody unpleasant “I cannot bear his constant criticism” |
| verb | have or maintain a position or stand on an issue “Where do you stand on the War?” |
| verb | remain inactive or immobile “standing water” |
| verb | be in effect; be or remain in force “The law stands!” |
| verb | be tall; have a height of; copula “She stands 6 feet tall” |
| verb | put into an upright position “Can you stand the bookshelf up?” |
| verb | withstand the force of something “The trees resisted her” |
| verb | be available for stud services “male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females” |
| stand | verb | put into an upright position |
| tie up | verb | restrain from moving or operating normally |
| stand | noun | the position where a thing or person stands |
| standee | noun | someone who stands in a place where one might otherwise sit (as a spectator who uses standing room in a theater or a passenger on a crowded bus or train) |
| stander | noun | an organism (person or animal) that stands |
| standing | noun | the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position |
| stance | noun | standing posture |
| endurance | noun | the power to withstand hardship or stress |
| bearable | adjective | capable of being borne though unpleasant |
| tolerant | adjective | showing the capacity for endurance |
| toleration | noun | a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations |
| tolerance | noun | the act of tolerating something |
| abidance | noun | the act of abiding (enduring without yielding) |
| sufferance | noun | a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations |
| standard | noun | an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) |
| resistant | adjective | incapable of absorbing or mixing with |
| fender | noun | an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track |