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measure vs stand

stand vs measure

measure and stand both are nouns.

measure and stand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
measure Yes No Yes No
stand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stand is a hyponym of measure; that is, stand is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than measure:
  • measure: have certain dimensions
  • stand: be tall; have a height of; copula
Other hyponyms of measure include weigh, endure, last, scale.
measure (noun) stand (noun)
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify a defensive effort
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal a support or foundation
measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats a support for displaying ot holding various articles
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse a small table for holding articles of various kinds
a statute in draft before it becomes law a booth where articles are displayed for sale
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 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
measure (verb) stand (verb)
express as a number or measure or quantity put up with something or somebody unpleasant
determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of withstand the force of something
have certain dimensions 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
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