Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stood

verb
/stʊd/
Definition
To be in an upright position on the feet.
Examples
  • He stood up to greet his guests.
  • After hours of hiking, she finally stood at the top of the mountain.
  • The statue stood proudly in the center of the park.
Meaning
The past tense of the verb ‘stand’, meaning to have maintained a position or location.
Synonyms
  • Supported
  • Upright
  • Remained
  • Endured