Stance

Pronunciation: /stæns/

Definitions of stance

noun an attitude or position on a certain issue or topic

Example Sentences

A1 She stood in a confident stance before giving her speech.

A2 The politician took a firm stance on the issue during the debate.

B1 The company's stance on environmental sustainability is clearly outlined in their mission statement.

B2 The professor's stance on the theory was well-received by the academic community.

C1 The athlete's stance during the race was crucial to their performance.

C2 The author's stance on the controversial topic sparked a heated debate among readers.

Examples of stance in a Sentence

formal The politician's stance on healthcare reform is well-documented.

informal I don't agree with her stance on the issue.

slang His stance on the matter is totally off-base.

figurative She took a firm stance against bullying in schools.

Grammatical Forms of stance

• past tense: stanced
• plural: stances
• comparative: more stance
• superlative: most stance
• present tense: stance
• future tense: will stance
• perfect tense: have stanced
• continuous tense: is stancing
• singular: stance
• positive degree: stance
• infinitive: to stance
• gerund: stancing
• participle: stanced

Origin and Evolution of stance

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stance' originated from the Latin word 'stare' meaning 'to stand'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a physical position or posture, the word 'stance' has evolved to also encompass one's attitude, viewpoint, or position on a particular issue or topic.