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withstand vs stand

stand vs withstand

withstand is not a noun while stand is a noun.

withstand and stand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
withstand No No Yes No
stand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stand is a hyponym of withstand; that is, stand is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than withstand:
  • withstand: stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
  • stand: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
Other hyponyms of withstand include stand out, stand up, outbrave, hold off, remain firm, defy, hold, hold up, withstand.
withstand (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
withstand (verb) stand (verb)
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something put up with something or somebody unpleasant
resist or confront with resistance 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 withstand and stand

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