overeind — meaning in English

English meaning

• stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
• upright adj Standing straight up, vertical.

Senses

overeind is used for these senses in English:

• abristle Bristling.
• stand (intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
• upright Greater in height than breadth.

stand — full definition

1. verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
2. verb To be located or positioned somewhere.
3. verb To tolerate or endure something, usually in the negative.
4. verb To remain valid or in effect.
5. verb To be a candidate in an election.

upright — full definition

1. adj Standing straight up, vertical.
2. adj Honest and morally good.
3. adv In a vertical or standing position.

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