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stand vs be

be vs stand

stand is a noun but be is not a noun.

stand and be both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand Yes No Yes No
be No No Yes No
As verbs, be is a hypernym of stand; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than stand:
  • stand: occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
  • be: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
As verbs, be is a hypernym of stand; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than stand:
  • stand: be in some specified state or condition
  • be: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
stand (noun) be (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) be (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant spend or use time
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
withstand the force of something have an existence, be extant
be standing; be upright have life, be alive
put into an upright position form or compose
be available for stud services have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
be tall; have a height of; copula be identical to; be someone or something
be in effect; be or remain in force be identical or equivalent to
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically represent, as of a character on stage
be in some specified state or condition be priced at
remain inactive or immobile to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
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