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past participle of stand.
past tense form of stand.

Definitions

stood

[stood] / stʊd /

VERB

be or get upright

Synonyms

STRONGEST

erect locate place put rank rise set settle

STRONG

cock dispose mount poise position

WEAK

be erect be on feet be vertical jump up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart disorder displace leave lose move remove

STRONG

drop fall

WEAK

lay lie refuse reject sit veto

VERB

be in force, exist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue hold last pause remain rest stay stop

STRONG

belong endure fill halt obtain occupy prevail

WEAK

be located be situated be valid take up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance cease go leave move

STRONG

lose surrender

WEAK

lay lie refuse reject sit veto

VERB

endure, bear

Synonyms

WEAK

abide allow bear with brook cope countenance experience handle hang on hold last live with put up with resign oneself to stay the course stomach submit suffer support sustain swallow take tolerate undergo wear weather withstand

Antonyms

WEAK

disobey forget overlook

Example Sentences

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stood

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: "For too long, governments have stood by while cherished venues have disappeared from our local high streets."

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

During morning testimony, an Interscope Records executive said Burke stood to make up to $19 million if the label picked up options for several future records, in addition to branding deals with clothing companies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

The 1,500-meter world record of 3:26.00 is also held by El Guerrouj and has stood for 28 years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

He stood as close to the president as anyone not named Trump.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

But to my surprise, close against the wall of the dark alley, stood Kik.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom