stood Definition
- 1past tense and past participle of 'stand'
- 2to be in an upright position on your feet
- 3to be in a particular place or situation
Using stood: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stood" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He stood up to greet me.
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The statue stands in the center of the square.
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I stood in line for two hours to buy tickets.
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She stood by her friend during the difficult time.
stood Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with stood
stand out
to be very noticeable or to be much better than other similar things or people
Example
Her red dress really made her stand out in the crowd.
stand up for someone/something
to defend or support someone or something that is being criticized or attacked
Example
I will always stand up for my friends when they are being bullied.
stand a chance
to have a possibility of success
Example
I don't think we stand a chance of winning the game without our best player.
Summary: stood in Brief
The word 'stood' [stʊd] is the past tense and past participle of 'stand'. It means to be in an upright position on your feet or to be in a particular place or situation. Examples include 'He stood up to greet me.' and 'The statue stands in the center of the square.' Phrases like 'stand out' and 'stand up for someone/something' add nuances of being noticeable or defending someone or something.
