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stands in the gap

stands in the gap is the third-person singular simple present indicative of stand in the gap.

Meaning of stand in the gap

Verb

stand in the gap (third-person singular simple present stands in the gap, present participle standing in the gap, simple past and past participle stood in the gap)

  1. (idiomatic) To expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.

Questions about stands in the gap

What is stands in the gap the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Stands in the gap is the third-person singular simple present indicative of stand in the gap.

Words near stands in the gap in the dictionary

  1. stands in
  2. stands in for
  3. stands in one's own light
  4. stands in one's value
  5. stands in someone's shoes
  6. stands in the gap
  7. stands in the gate
  8. stands in the way
  9. stands of arms
  10. stands off
  11. stands on

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