Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of stand
"The farmers set up their vegetable stands at the edge of the market square."
In plain English: Stands are fixed structures that hold things up or provide a place for people to watch an event.
"The market stalls were replaced by sturdy wooden stands selling fresh fruit."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stand
"The old oak tree stands tall against the gray sky."
In plain English: To stand is to be on your feet and not sitting or lying down.
"The old oak tree stands tall against the gray sky."
Stands is the third-person singular present form of the verb stand, which originates from Old English stān with the original meaning to remain in one place or position. It derives from the Proto-Germanic stannan and ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root sta-.