Stand Fast

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /stænd fæst/

Definitions of stand fast

verb to remain firmly in a specified position or condition

Example Sentences

A1 I stand fast in my beliefs.

A2 She stands fast against peer pressure.

B1 The team must stand fast in the face of adversity.

B2 He stood fast in his decision despite opposition.

C1 The politician stood fast in his commitment to the cause.

C2 The leader's ability to stand fast in times of crisis was commendable.

adverb in a firm, unwavering manner

Example Sentences

A1 Please stand fast in line while waiting for your turn.

A2 The soldiers were told to stand fast and not retreat under any circumstances.

B1 Despite the challenges, she stood fast in her decision to pursue her dreams.

B2 The team captain urged his players to stand fast and not give up, no matter how tough the game gets.

C1 In times of crisis, it is important to stand fast and remain resolute in our beliefs.

C2 The CEO stood fast in the face of criticism and continued to lead the company with determination.

Examples of stand fast in a Sentence

formal In times of crisis, it is important to stand fast and remain steadfast in our beliefs.

informal When faced with challenges, just stand fast and don't give up.

slang Hey man, you gotta stand fast and show them you're not backing down.

figurative The tree stood fast against the strong winds, a symbol of resilience and strength.

Grammatical Forms of stand fast

past tense

stood

plural

stand fasts

comparative

stand faster

superlative

stand fastest

present tense

stand fast

future tense

will stand fast

perfect tense

have stood fast

continuous tense

standing fast

singular

stand fast

positive degree

stand fast

infinitive

to stand fast

gerund

standing fast

participle

stood fast

Origin and Evolution of stand fast

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English and Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'stand fast' originated from Old English and Middle English roots.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to mean 'stand firmly in place', the phrase evolved over time to also convey the idea of holding one's ground or remaining steadfast in the face of challenges or adversity.