Definition of "stand"

Kid-friendly meaning of stand, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "stand" mean?

stand (verb) — to be up on your feet, not sitting or lying down.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (stand)

Example sentences using "stand"

Grade K–2
Please stand up.
Grade 3–5
I had to stand for the whole bus ride because all the seats were full.
Grade 6–8
Sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is stand up the moment everyone else in the room stays sitting down.

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