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withstand vs stand out

stand out vs withstand

withstand and stand out both are verbs.

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

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