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stand vs stand for

stand for vs stand

stand is a noun but stand for is not a noun.

stand and stand for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand Yes No Yes No
stand for No No Yes No
As verbs, stand for is a hyponym of stand; that is, stand for is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stand:
  • stand: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • stand for: tolerate or bear
stand (noun) stand for (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) stand for (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant tolerate or bear
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue denote or connote
withstand the force of something express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
be standing; be upright take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
put into an upright position
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 stand for

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