stand vs let

stand and let both are nouns.

stand and let both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stand	Yes	No	Yes	No
let	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

stand: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
let: consent to, give permission; permit

Other hypernyms of stand include allow, countenance, permit.

stand (noun)	let (noun)
a defensive effort	a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
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)	let (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant	leave unchanged
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue	cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
withstand the force of something	actively cause something to happen
be standing; be upright	consent to, give permission; permit
put into an upright position	grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
be available for stud services	make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
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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