1. structures or platforms for displaying, holding, or supporting something
2. seating areas in a stadium or sports venue, typically with rows of benches
3. small temporary structures for selling goods

1. third person singular present of stand; to be in an upright position on one’s feet
2. to be located or positioned in a particular place
3. to tolerate or endure something

Examples

• She stands by the window every morning.
• The old oak tree stands in the center of the park.
• He can’t stand loud music.
• The fruit stands at the market were colorful and inviting.
• We bought tickets for the upper stands at the baseball game.
• The concert stands were packed with enthusiastic fans.
• Please place the books on the metal stands in the library.