Stick Up vs Stand - What's the Difference?

Stand

Stick Up

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • the position where a thing or person stands
  • a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
  • a small table for holding articles of various kinds
  • a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
  • tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
  • a defensive effort
  • a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
  • a support or foundation
  • a mental position from which things are viewed
  • a support for displaying various articles
  • a booth where articles are displayed for sale
  • an interruption of normal activity
Definition as Noun
Definition as Verb
  • be in some specified state or condition
  • occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
  • have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
  • remain inactive or immobile
  • be in effect; be or remain in force
  • be tall; have a height of; copula
  • be available for stud services
  • put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
  • withstand the force of something
  • be standing; be upright
  • put into an upright position
Definition as Verb
  • rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
  • defend against attack or criticism

Synonyms

Examples

  • "they cut down a stand of trees"
  • "a bedside stand"
  • "a one-night stand"
  • "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
  • "the base of the lamp"
  • "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"
  • "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
  • "I stand corrected"
  • "We stand on common ground"
  • "Where do you stand on the War?"
  • "standing water"
  • "The law stands!"
  • "She stands 6 feet tall"
  • "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"
  • "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"
  • "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
  • "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"
  • "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
  • "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
  • "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb
Verb

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