stand — meaning in English

English meaning

• booth noun A small stall used for displaying and selling goods.
• pit noun A hole or hollow in the ground.
• stall noun A small stand or booth where goods are sold, as in a market.
• stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.

Senses

stand is used for these senses in English:

• booth A small stall for the display and sale of goods.
• pit (motor racing) An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.
• stall (countable) A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.
• stand A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.

booth — full definition

1. noun A small stall used for displaying and selling goods.
2. noun A small enclosed space just big enough for one person, such as a phone booth or voting booth.
3. noun A table with high-backed bench seating on either side, common in diners and cafes.

pit — full definition

1. noun A hole or hollow in the ground.
2. noun The hard stone found inside certain fruits, such as peaches or cherries.
3. verb To set two things or people in direct competition or opposition.
4. verb To remove the stone from a fruit.

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