can stand

Frequency: 8.025.0 per million words

to have the physical strength or ability to be on one's feet; to be able to tolerate something

standVERB + VERB

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Examples (10)

  • After the long hike, I could barely stand on my feet.
  • How long can she stand in those high heels?
  • The old man can no longer stand for extended periods.
  • He was so dizzy he couldn't stand without support.
  • Even after falling, the gymnast showed she could still stand tall.
  • I really can't stand the smell of durian.
  • She can stand the pressure of deadlines better than anyone.
  • How can you stand listening to that loud music?
  • My cat can't stand being left alone for too long.
  • He said he couldn't stand her constant complaining anymore.