stand out vs stand firm

stand out and stand firm both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stand out	No	No	Yes	No
stand firm	No	No	Yes	No

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

Other hypernyms of stand out include hold out, resist, withstand.

stand out (verb)	stand firm (verb)
be stubborn in resolution or resistance	refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief
steer away from shore, of ships	stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
distinguish oneself
be highly noticeable