Pronunciation

/wənˈstaɪnd/

Definitions

• Verb: To endure or resist, especially stress, force, or pressure without giving in or breaking. For example: “The old tree could withstand the strong winds.”
• Noun: The ability or capacity to endure or resist; strength or resilience. For example: “Their home was designed to withstand earthquakes.”

Phrases

• “Stand the test of time” means to remain strong and effective over a long period.
• “Withstand criticism” means to endure or endure without being affected by negative comments.
• “To withstand pressure” means to handle difficult situations without giving in.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The soldiers were trained to withstand extreme conditions in the battlefield.”
• Noun: “The castle’s walls were so thick that they could withstand sieges for years.”
• Phrasal Verb: “She knew she had to withstand the disappointment to keep moving forward.”

Synonyms

• Endure
• Resist
• Bear
• Persist
• Survive
• Hold up
• weather (through)
• tolerate
• endure pain / hardship

Antonyms

• Give in
• Surrender
• Crumble
• Break down
• Collapse
• Yield