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to stand out
[phrase form: stand]
01
to be prominent and easily noticeable
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
State verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
out
Base verb
stand
Present tense
stand out
3rd person singular
stands out
Present participle
standing out
Past simple
stood out
Past participle
stood out
Examples
The glowing neon sign made the cafe stand out among the other businesses on the street.
02
to cause something or someone to be noticeably different or better than others
Transitive: to stand out sth
Examples
The teacher advised the students to use vibrant illustrations to stand out their presentations during the science fair.
03
to navigate a ship away from the shore
Intransitive
Examples
To avoid underwater obstacles, the captain decided to stand out from the shore.
04
to maintain one's beliefs, despite facing pressure or opposition from others
Intransitive
Examples
The scientist continued to stand out for her pioneering research, even in the face of skepticism.
