Are you trying to hyphenate stands? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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A support or foundation The base of the lamp |
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The position where a thing or person stands |
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A growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area They cut down a stand of trees |
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A small table for holding articles of various kinds A bedside stand |
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A support for displaying various articles The newspapers were arranged on a rack |
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An interruption of normal activity |
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A mental position from which things are viewed We should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians Teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events |
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A booth where articles are displayed for sale |
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A stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance A one-night stand |
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Tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) |
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A platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air |
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A defensive effort The army made a final stand at the Rhone |
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Be standing Be upright We had to stand for the entire performance! |
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Be in some specified state or condition I stand corrected |
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Occupy a place or location, also metaphorically We stand on common ground |
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Hold one's ground Maintain a position Be steadfast or upright I am standing my ground and won't give in! |
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Put up with something or somebody unpleasant I cannot bear his constant criticism The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks He learned to tolerate the heat She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage |
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Have or maintain a position or stand on an issue Where do you stand on the War? |
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Remain inactive or immobile Standing water |
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Be in effect Be or remain in force The law stands! |
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Be tall Have a height of Copula She stands 6 feet tall |
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Put into an upright position Can you stand the bookshelf up? |
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Withstand the force of something The trees resisted her Stand the test of time The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow |
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Be available for stud services Male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females |