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allow vs stand

stand vs allow

allow is not a noun while stand is a noun.

allow and stand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
allow No No Yes No
stand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stand is a hyponym of allow; that is, stand is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than allow:
  • allow: consent to, give permission; permit
  • stand: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
allow (noun) stand (noun)
a defensive effort
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
a support or foundation
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
a support for displaying ot holding various articles
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
a mental position from which things are viewed
an interruption of normal activity
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
the position where a thing or person stands
allow (verb) stand (verb)
allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something put up with something or somebody unpleasant
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
consent to, give permission; permit withstand the force of something
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting be standing; be upright
let have put into an upright position
grant as a discount or in exchange be available for stud services
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
allow the other (baseball) team to score be tall; have a height of; copula
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain be in effect; be or remain in force
afford possibility occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
be in some specified state or condition
remain inactive or immobile
Difference between allow and stand

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