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stand up vs hold out

hold out vs stand up

stand up and hold out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand up No No Yes No
hold out No No Yes No
As verbs, hold out is a hypernym of stand up; that is, hold out is a word with a broader meaning than stand up:
  • stand up: refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
  • hold out: stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Other hypernyms of stand up include resist, stand firm, withstand.
As verbs, hold out is a hypernym of stand up; that is, hold out is a word with a broader meaning than stand up:
  • stand up: resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
  • hold out: continue to live and avoid dying
Other hypernyms of stand up include endure, go, hold up, last, live, live on, survive.
stand up (verb) hold out (verb)
defend against attack or criticism thrust or extend out
refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
be standing; be upright continue to live and avoid dying
put into an upright position last and be usable
rise to one's feet wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
rise up as in fear
resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
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