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stand out vs withstand

withstand vs stand out

stand out and withstand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand out No No Yes No
withstand No No Yes No
As verbs, withstand is a hypernym of stand out; that is, withstand is a word with a broader meaning than stand out:
  • stand out: be stubborn in resolution or resistance
  • withstand: stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Other hypernyms of stand out include hold out, resist, stand firm.
stand out (verb) withstand (verb)
be stubborn in resolution or resistance stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
steer away from shore, of ships resist or confront with resistance
distinguish oneself
be highly noticeable
Difference between stand out and withstand

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