# stands

Pronunciation: say "STANDZ" /stændz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of stand. — third-person singular simple present indicative of stand
   - Simple: Third-person singular of stand. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The monument stands in the center of the town square._
   - _He stands firm whenever others begin to doubt the plan._

## Noun

2. Plural of stand. — plural of stand
   - Simple: Plural of stand. Use this when talking about more than one stand.
   - _The stadium stands rose in steep tiers above the field._
   - _Wooden stands held the potted plants near the sunny window._

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