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stands the test of time

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

Meaning of stand the test of time

Verb

stand the test of time (third-person singular simple present stands the test of time, present participle standing the test of time, simple past and past participle stood the test of time)

  1. (idiomatic) To remain useful or valued over a long period of time; to last a long time.
    • Pop music comes and goes, but classical music has stood the test of time.

Questions about stands the test of time

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

Words near stands the test of time in the dictionary

  1. stands sentry
  2. stands shilly-shally
  3. stands still
  4. stands tall
  5. stands the gaff
  6. stands the test of time
  7. stands there like a lemon
  8. stands to
  9. stands to reason
  10. stands together
  11. stands treat

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