stood

Definition

  • past tense and past participle of 'stand'

Examples

  • His plays have 'stood the test of time'. [=his plays are still read by many people today]

  • She was crouching down to look at something, but she 'stood up' when she saw me.

  • She finally 'stood up to' the girl who had been teasing her at school.

Movie quotes

  • (..) And how the hell did you find out where I lived? The same way I found out your name. I thought "M" was randomly assigned. I had no idea it stood for... Utter one more syllable and I'll have you killed. I knew it was too early to promote you. Well, I understand double-Os (..)
    2006 Casino Royale