Stand Up

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /stænd ʌp/

Definitions of stand up

noun a physical position of standing

Example Sentences

A1 I like to watch stand up comedy shows.

A2 She attended a stand up comedy workshop to improve her skills.

B1 The stand up meeting was scheduled for 9am every morning.

B2 The stand up desk in the office allows employees to work while standing.

C1 His stand up performance at the comedy club received rave reviews from critics.

C2 The stand up bass player in the band added depth to the music.

verb to rise to an upright position on the feet

Example Sentences

A1 I can't stand up because my legs are tired.

A2 She asked him to stand up and give his seat to the elderly lady.

B1 The teacher told the students to stand up and introduce themselves.

B2 In order to get a better view of the stage, we decided to stand up during the concert.

C1 The politician's speech was so inspiring that the entire audience stood up in applause.

C2 Despite the pain in her legs, she managed to stand up and walk to the finish line of the marathon.

Examples of stand up in a Sentence

formal Please stand up when the judge enters the courtroom.

informal Hey, can you stand up and let me sit there?

slang I dare you to stand up to that bully and show them who's boss.

figurative It's time to stand up for what you believe in and make a difference.

Grammatical Forms of stand up

past tense

stood

plural

stand up

comparative

more stand up

superlative

most stand up

present tense

stand up

future tense

will stand up

perfect tense

have stood up

continuous tense

standing up

singular

stands up

positive degree

stand up

infinitive

to stand up

gerund

standing up

participle

stood up

Origin and Evolution of stand up

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English and Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'stand up' originated from Old English and Middle English, where 'stand' meant to be upright or on one's feet, and 'up' was used as an intensifier.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'stand up' evolved to also mean to rise to one's feet as an action of respect or acknowledgment, and eventually came to be used in the context of comedy performances where a comedian performs while standing on stage.