Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [stand uhp]
- /stænd ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [stand uhp]
- /stænd ʌp/
Definitions of stand up words
- adjective stand up standing erect or upright, as a collar. 1
- adjective stand up performed, taken, etc., while one stands: a stand-up meal. 1
- adjective stand up designed for or requiring a standing position: a stand-up lunch counter. 1
- adjective stand up (of a fight) characterized by the rapid exchange of many blows with little attention given to defensive maneuvering. 1
- adjective stand up characterized by an erect or bold stance: a stand-up batter who hits many doubles. 1
- adjective stand up Baseball. (of a double or triple) pertaining to a hit that allows the hitter to reach the base safely without having to slide. 1
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Origin of stand up
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; adj. use of verb phrase stand up
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Parts of speech for Stand up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stand up popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
stand up usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stand up
verb stand up
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
- bob up — to come up unexpectedly; appear suddenly
- bring forward — If you bring forward a meeting or event, you arrange for it to take place at an earlier date or time than had been planned.
- carry through — If you carry something through, you do it or complete it, often in spite of difficulties.
- cast down — If someone is cast down by something, they are sad or worried because of it.
adjective stand up
- cocked — a conical pile of hay, dung, etc.
Antonyms for stand up
verb stand up
- lump — a piece or mass of solid matter without regular shape or of no particular shape: a lump of coal.
- flop — to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.
- grovel — to humble oneself or act in an abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility.
adjective stand up
- misbehaving — to behave badly or improperly: The children misbehaved during our visit.
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