stand vs oppose

oppose vs stand

stand is a noun but oppose is not a noun.

stand and oppose both are verbs.

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

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

stand: withstand the force of something
oppose: fight against or resist strongly

Other hypernyms of stand include defend, fight, fight back, fight down.

stand (noun)	oppose (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)	oppose (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant	be resistant to
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue	be against; express opposition to
withstand the force of something	set into opposition or rivalry
be standing; be upright	fight against or resist strongly
put into an upright position	act against or in opposition to
be available for stud services	contrast with equal weight or force
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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