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stands on

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

Meaning of stand on

Verb

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

  1. To continue following the same course.
  2. To observe a ceremony or tradition; to insist on proper behavior or recognition.
    • Let's not stand on ceremony.
    Synonyms:
    stand upon

Questions about stands on

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

Words near stands on in the dictionary

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

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