Real-life examples: The Colossus of Rhodes stood at a Greek harbor before collapsing during an earthquake. Archaeologists may find evidence of a building that once stood somewhere in the past but has since been destroyed.
Used in a sentence: I stood by the door and waited for the mailman.

Stood can also mean that someone or an animal rose from a sitting, lying, or squatting position. This sense is often followed by up.\n

Used in a sentence: Larry slowly stood up out of his chair to greet his son.

In a similar sense, stood can be used to mean that something was a certain height if positioned fully upright.\n

Used in a sentence: I swear that the King Kong statue stood over 100 feet tall!

Stood can also mean to have not moved or given any ground.\n

Used in a sentence: I stood firm against the volley of snowballs.

Stood can also mean to believe in something. This sense is often followed by the word for.\n

Used in a sentence: I try to live up to my mother’s legacy and follow the values she stood for.

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