5 ways to use 'stand' as a verb - English In A Minute
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'Stand' has many meanings in English.
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Let's learn a few. Most commonly,
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'stand' is a verb which means
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'to be in a vertical position on your feet'.
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'I am standing at my desk.'
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We can also use 'stand' as a
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transitive verb which means 'to endure'.
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'My phone can stand a lot of damage.'
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We can also use 'can't stand' for things
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which are difficult to enjoy or really annoying.
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'I can't stand the noise in my office.'
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We can also use 'stands' to describe
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the action of buying something nice for someone.
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'I will stand you dinner this evening.'
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Finally, 'to stand on one's own feet'.
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This is a fixed expression which means
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'learn to be independent'.
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Your parents might say
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'it's time you got a job and
stood on your own two feet'.
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