🇬🇧 Stand meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To stand means to be straight up on your feet, with your body tall like a tree, not sitting on a chair and not lying down on the floor.

My sister likes to stand in front of the bathroom mirror and practice faces that should be illegal in public.

The cat will only stand next to me if I am holding a can of tuna and promising not to sing.

I tried to stand on one leg like a flamingo, but I looked more like a falling potato.

I can stand on my toes, but only for three seconds before my feet write a complaint to my brain.

I tried to stand very still, but my socks were so slippery I slowly slid away like a confused penguin.

A little boy sits on the floor. His dad says, "Stand, stand, stand." The boy holds a toy and takes his dad's hand. He tries to stand. He can stand and he smiles. The dad and mum clap. His sister claps too. A small dog moves its tail. They are all happy and hug.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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