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Meaning of word stand up from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Rise to one's feet.

Example : The audience got up and applauded.

Synonyms : arise, get up, rise, uprise

Assume a reclining position.

Lie down on the bed until you feel better.
lie, lie down

Take a seat.

sit, sit down

Meaning : Refuse to back down. Remain solid under criticism or attack.

Meaning : Put into an upright position.

Example : Can you stand the bookshelf up?.

Synonyms : place upright, stand

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Meaning : Be standing. Be upright.

Example : We had to stand for the entire performance!.

Synonyms : stand

Be lying, be prostrate. Be in a horizontal position.

The sick man lay in bed all day.
The books are lying on the shelf.
lie

Be seated.

sit, sit down

Meaning : Defend against attack or criticism.

Example : He stood up for his friend.
She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student.

Synonyms : stick up

Meaning : Resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc..

Example : Her shoes won't hold up.
This theory won't hold water.

Synonyms : hold up, hold water

Meaning : Rise up as in fear.

Example : The dog's fur bristled.
It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!.

Synonyms : bristle, uprise

Antonym meaning