stood

Definition

simple past and past participle of stand

Etymology

From Middle English stod, from Old English stōd, from Proto-Germanic *stōþ, *stōd-, past tense of *standaną (“to stand”).

Example Sentences

• "This morning a bloke stood next to me wearing nothing but sandals."
• "The teacher stood her facing the corner."
• "The flowers were stood in a vase on the table. (informal; chiefly UK/Commonwealth)"