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stand vs standoff

standoff vs stand

stand and standoff both are nouns.

stand is a verb but standoff is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand Yes No Yes No
standoff Yes No No No
As nouns, standoff is a hyponym of stand; that is, standoff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stand:
  • stand: a defensive effort
  • standoff: the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
Other hyponyms of stand include repulsion.
stand (noun) standoff (noun)
a defensive effort the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
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) standoff (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
withstand the force of something
be standing; be upright
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 standoff

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