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stand

Verb

  1. 1

    stand

    For a human or animal to place his/her feet on the ground and assume an upright position.

    Korean definition: 사람이나 동물이 바닥에 발을 대고 몸을 곧게 하다.

    • Humans are the only animals that can stand and walk on two feet.

    • With the president in the middle, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly stood on either side.

  2. 2

    stand

    For something droopy to be straightened upward.

    Korean definition: 처져 있던 것이 똑바로 위를 향하여 곧게 되다.

    • When a sound came from somewhere, the puppy's ears stood up.

    • With charming eyes and a high, straight nose, he was handsome by anyone's standards.

  3. 3

    be made

    For one's mind to be made up as a plan, sense of resolve, confidence, etc. emerges.

    Korean definition: 계획이나 결심, 자신감 등이 생겨 마음이 정해지다.

    • I finally made up my mind to leave this place.

    • Jisu couldn't make up her mind about what to do.

  4. 4

    be sharpened; become sharp

    For something blunt to become sharp.

    Korean definition: 무딘 것이 날카롭게 되다.

    • When I sharpened the kitchen knife on a stone, its edge became sharp again.

    • They threatened me holding a knife with a razor-sharp blade.