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stand for vs stand

stand vs stand for

stand for is not a noun while stand is a noun.

stand for and stand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand for No No Yes No
stand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stand is a hypernym of stand for; that is, stand is a word with a broader meaning than stand for:
  • stand for: tolerate or bear
  • stand: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Other hypernyms of stand for include abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate.
stand for (noun) stand (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 for (verb) stand (verb)
tolerate or bear put up with something or somebody unpleasant
denote or connote have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol withstand the force of something
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to 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 for and stand

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