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The teacher used withstand to explain how change can happen over time.
What does Withstand mean?
To resist and stay strong.
Dictionary definition
To remain strong against pressure, force, or difficulty.
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In science class, we tracked data to see when values would withstand during the experiment.
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During discussion, students compared how withstand changed the process and affected the final outcome.
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What does withstand mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to withstand?
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WordWithstand.
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MeaningWithstand means To resist and stay strong.
ExampleExample: The teacher used withstand to explain how change can happen over time.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- with · stand
- Strongest beat
- stand
- Ending
- stand
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on stand.
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related wordMeaning is close in this entry's context.
near meaningUse when the context matches.
Antonyms
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opposite changeUseful contrast showing the reverse direction.
no changeContrast when a process stays the same.
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Word family
Withstand word family
Base word
withstand
verb
withstands
Resists and stays strong.
verb
withstood
Resisted and stayed strong in the past.
verb
withstanding
Resisting now.
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Hint for students
To resist and stay strong.
Common mix-up
Withstand means resist pressure and stay strong. It is not the same as avoid.
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