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stands on its own

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

Meaning of stand on its own

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic) To be independent of others

Questions about stands on its own

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

Words near stands on its own in the dictionary

  1. stands of arms
  2. stands off
  3. stands on
  4. stands on business
  5. stands on ceremony
  6. stands on its own
  7. stands on one's dignity
  8. stands on one's head
  9. stands on one's own bottom
  10. stands on one's own two feet
  11. stands on someone's shoulders

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