stand
UK: stænd | US: stænd
v. to be in an upright position on the feet
v. to rise to one’s feet
v. to remain unchanged or valid
n. a structure for holding or displaying something
n. a determined effort to resist or defend
The word "stand" traces back to Old English standan, derived from Proto-Germanic standaną, meaning "to stand." This root is shared across Germanic languages (e.g., German stehen, Dutch staan). The Proto-Indo-European ancestor is steh₂-, which also gave rise to Latin stāre (as in "status") and Greek histánai (as in "static"). The core idea of "standing firm" or "being upright" has persisted through millennia, reflecting physical posture, resilience, and permanence.
She had to stand for hours during the ceremony.
The old tree still stands in the middle of the field.
The law will stand until further review.
He set up a lemonade stand in front of his house.
The army made a brave stand against the invaders.