English · Common Verbs
stood
/stʊd/
[/stʊd/]
past tense and participle of stand
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'stand': to have been on the feet in an upright position.
Example
We stood in line for over an hour to buy tickets for the popular new exhibition.
We stood in line for over an hour to buy tickets for the popular new exhibition.
Etymology
From Old English 'stōd', past tense of 'standan' (to stand).
How & Where It’s Used
Serves as both the simple past and past participle of 'stand'.