Synonyms for

Stood

Verb / stʊd / Another word for stood — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be in an upright position on one's feet; to remain motionless or steadfast

Synonyms & similar words

endure placeupright stomach tolerate stickout remainfirm abide support bear resist yield sit standup putup brook fend suffer digest stand arose lifted remained endured lasted survived persisted abode

Synonyms by register

Formal

remained persisted endured resisted

Informal

hung out chilled stayed put lingered

Literary

tarried bided reposed

Antonyms

sat lay crouched bent kneeled reclined

Common collocations

  • stood still
  • stood up
  • stood firm
  • stood out
  • stood by
  • stood down
  • stood tall

Word family

noun stance
verb stand
adjective standing
adverb upright

Usage note

The past tense of 'stand', 'stood' primarily refers to the action of being in an upright position. It can also refer to enduring or resisting a situation.

Example sentences

  1. I stood in line for an hour to buy the concert ticket.
  2. The statue stood in the center of the park.
  3. He stood his ground and refused to back down.
  4. She stood on her tiptoes to see over the fence.
  5. The building stood tall against the skyline.

Quotes

  • I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet. - Robert Frost
  • I have stood on a mountain of no's for one yes. - B. Smith
  • I have stood on a mountain of truth, and I knew that God was not there. - Gertrude Stein

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