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stood

Prononciation : [stʊd]

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Contexte : « physical position »

(verb) to be in an upright position on your feet. When someone is standing, their body is straight up and down, not sitting or lying down.

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She stood by the door while waiting for her friend.

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He didn't stand during the presentation; he sat at his desk instead.

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Where did you stand during the group photo?

Contexte : « opinion or belief »

(verb) to have a certain belief or position about something. It’s like when you say what you think about a topic or what you support.

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He stood for what he believed in, even when it was hard.

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She didn’t stand against the unfair rules; she simply accepted them.

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What do you stand for in your community?

Contexte : « result or situation »

(verb) to remain in a particular state or condition. It's about how things are and can mean that something stays the same.

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The plan stood as a good idea for many years.

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The old statue didn't stand the test of time and crumbled.

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How long will the rules stand before they change?

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