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stands in the way

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

Meaning of stand in the way

Verb

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

  1. To impede the progress or achievement (of).
    • They won't let their parents stand in the way of their love.

Questions about stands in the way

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

Words near stands in the way in the dictionary

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

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