stand vs stance :

stand vs stance

stand or stance

Stand means to be upright by supporting oneself on the feet in an erect position.

"Stand Right!!"

Stance is the manner, posture and pose at which someone stands. It could also mean one's opinion or point of view.

"What is your stance on this matter?"


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Definitions
  stand
  • n  a support or foundation
  • n  the position where a thing or person stands
  • n  a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
    they cut down a stand of trees
  • n  a small table for holding articles of various kinds
    a bedside stand
  • n  a support for displaying various articles
  • n  an interruption of normal activity
  • n  a mental position from which things are viewed
  • n  a booth where articles are displayed for sale
  • n  a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
    a one-night stand
  • n  tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
  • n  a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
  • n  a defensive effort
    the army made a final stand at the Rhone
  • v  be standing; be upright
    We had to stand for the entire performance!
  • v  be in some specified state or condition
    I stand corrected
  • v  occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
    We stand on common ground
  • v  hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
    I am standing my ground and won't give in!
  • v  put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • v  have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
    Where do you stand on the War?
  • v  remain inactive or immobile
    standing water
  • v  be in effect; be or remain in force
    The law stands!
  • v  be tall; have a height of; copula
    She stands 6 feet tall
  • v  put into an upright position
    Can you stand the bookshelf up?
  • v  withstand the force of something
    stand the test of time
  • v  be available for stud services
  stance
  • n  standing posture
  • n  a rationalized mental attitude
News & Articles
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  stance
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    June 13, 2013 - seattlepi.com
  • Google Takes Stance On Mobile SEO: Site Not Mobile Friendly, You Won't Rank Well.
    Google has taken a strong stance on mobile SEO, announcing there will be demotions if your site is not mobile friendly or is misconfigured when it comes to being mobile friendly. Google said the demotion will only impact mobile, smartphone friendly, search results and only impact web pages that are not smartphone friendly or misconfigured when it comes to being smartphone friendly. Google then ...
    June 12, 2013 - Search Engine Roundtable
  • Council takes stance against man’s signs
    The Grand Island City Council took a harsh stance Tuesday against Larry Tourangeau and his signs.
    June 12, 2013 - Grand Island Independent