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hold still for vs stand

stand vs hold still for

hold still for is not a noun while stand is a noun.

hold still for and stand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hold still for No No Yes No
stand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stand is a hypernym of hold still for; that is, stand is a word with a broader meaning than hold still for:
  • hold still for: tolerate or bear
  • stand: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Other hypernyms of hold still for include abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate.
hold still for (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
hold still for (verb) stand (verb)
tolerate or bear 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 hold still for and stand

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