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stand vs allow

allow vs stand

stand is a noun but allow is not a noun.

stand and allow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand Yes No Yes No
allow No No Yes No
As verbs, allow is a hypernym of stand; that is, allow is a word with a broader meaning than stand:
  • stand: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • allow: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of stand include countenance, let, permit.
stand (noun) allow (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
stand (verb) allow (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
withstand the force of something consent to, give permission; permit
be standing; be upright allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
put into an upright position let have
be available for stud services grant as a discount or in exchange
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
be tall; have a height of; copula allow the other (baseball) team to score
be in effect; be or remain in force make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically afford possibility
be in some specified state or condition
remain inactive or immobile
Difference between stand and allow

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