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pay vs stand

stand vs pay

pay and stand both are nouns.

pay and stand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pay Yes No Yes No
stand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stand is a hypernym of pay; that is, stand is a word with a broader meaning than pay:
  • pay: bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
  • stand: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Other hypernyms of pay include abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate.
pay (noun) stand (noun)
something that remunerates 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
pay (verb) stand (verb)
dedicate put up with something or somebody unpleasant
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow withstand the force of something
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services be standing; be upright
bring in put into an upright position
do or give something to somebody in return be available for stud services
cancel or discharge a debt hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
make a compensation for be tall; have a height of; copula
discharge or settle be in effect; be or remain in force
render occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
be worth it be in some specified state or condition
remain inactive or immobile
Difference between pay and stand

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