stand under
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To withstand, resist or endure.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You must stand under those temptations, no matter how alluring they are.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “stand under” mean?
To withstand, resist or endure.
Is “stand under” formal or informal?
stand under is generally dated.
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