Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stands

verb
/stændz/
Definition
To be in an upright position or to have an erect posture.
Examples
  • He stands at the corner waiting for the bus.
  • The statue stands tall in the center of the park.
  • She stands by her friends in times of trouble.
Meaning
The act of being in a vertical position or to exist in a certain state.
Synonyms
  • rises
  • waits
  • remains