stand vs hold out

hold out vs stand

stand is a noun but hold out is not a noun.

stand and hold out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stand	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold out is a hypernym of stand; that is, hold out is a word with a broader meaning than stand:

stand: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
hold out: stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

Other hypernyms of stand include resist, stand firm, withstand.

stand (noun)	hold out (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)	hold out (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant	thrust or extend out
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue	stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
withstand the force of something	continue to live and avoid dying
be standing; be upright	last and be usable
put into an upright position	wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
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 stand and hold out

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