Cool MateMeaning of Stood
The simple past tense of 'stand', meaning to have been upright on your feet.
In simple words: The past tense of 'stand', meaning to be on your feet.
Stood in a sentence
- She stood quietly as the crowd cheered.
- He stood at the corner waiting for the bus.
- They stood together during the ceremony.
- After hours of debate, she finally stood her ground.
- He stood in line for over an hour to buy tickets.
How to use Stood
'Stood' is often used in both formal and informal contexts. It indicates a completed action of being upright.
Grammar pattern
stand + standalone
Memory hint
Think of 'stood' as you 'stood up' from a chair.
Related words
Collocations with Stood
- stood still
- stood out
- stood firm
Synonyms for Stood
- remained
- erected
- positioned
Opposites of Stood
- sat
- lay
Common mistakes with Stood
- Confused with 'standed', which is incorrect.
- Using 'stood' instead of 'standing' in continuous tenses.
- Mispronouncing it as 'stoood' instead of the correct short vowel sound.
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Frequently asked questions about Stood
What does Stood mean?
The past tense of 'stand', meaning to be on your feet.
What is the definition of Stood?
The simple past tense of 'stand', meaning to have been upright on your feet.
How do you use Stood in a sentence?
She stood quietly as the crowd cheered.
Can you give another example of Stood?
He stood at the corner waiting for the bus.
What are synonyms for Stood?
Common alternatives include remained, erected, positioned.
What is the opposite of Stood?
Opposite meanings include sat, lay.
What words go with Stood?
It commonly pairs with stood still, stood out, stood firm.
What are common mistakes when using Stood?
Confused with 'standed', which is incorrect. Using 'stood' instead of 'standing' in continuous tenses. Mispronouncing it as 'stoood' instead of the correct short vowel sound.
How do you pronounce Stood?
US: //stʊd//, UK: //stʊd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Stood?
'Stood' is often used in both formal and informal contexts. It indicates a completed action of being upright.