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- [with-stand, with-]
- /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/
- /wɪðˈstænd/
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- [with-stand, with-]
- /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/
Definitions of withstood word
- verb with object withstood to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully: to withstand rust; to withstand the invaders; to withstand temptation. 1
- verb without object withstood to stand in opposition; resist. 1
- noun withstood Simple past tense and past participle of withstand. 1
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Origin of withstood
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English withstanden, Old English withstandan (see with-, stand); cognate with Old Norse vithstanda; akin to German widerstehen
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Parts of speech for Withstood
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
withstood popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
withstood usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for withstood
verb withstood
- endured — Suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.
- survived — to continue to live or exist after the death, cessation, or occurrence of: His wife survived him. He survived the operation.
- resisted — to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.
- bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
- weathered — seasoned or otherwise affected by exposure to the weather.
Antonyms for withstood
verb withstood
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- disallowed — Forbidden.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- rejected — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
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