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grandstand vs stand

stand vs grandstand

grandstand and stand both are nouns.

grandstand and stand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grandstand Yes No Yes No
stand Yes No Yes No
As nouns, stand is a hypernym of grandstand; that is, stand is a word with a broader meaning than grandstand:
  • grandstand: a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof
  • stand: tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
grandstand (noun) stand (noun)
a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof a defensive effort
the audience at a stadium or racetrack 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
grandstand (verb) stand (verb)
perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause put up with something or somebody unpleasant
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
withstand the force of something
be standing; be upright
put into an upright position
be available for stud services
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
be tall; have a height of; copula
be in effect; be or remain in force
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
be in some specified state or condition
remain inactive or immobile
Difference between grandstand and stand

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