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1. phrasal verbIf something stands out, it is very noticeable. Every tree, wall and fence stood out against dazzling white fields. [VERB PARTICLE] Grammatical errors are always obvious to me, spelling mistakes stand out. [VERB PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verbIf something stands out, it is much better or much more important than other things of the same kind. He played the violin, and he stood out from all the other musicians. [VERB PARTICLE + from] Many people were involved in this conspiracy, but three stand out. [VERB PARTICLE] 3. phrasal verbIf something stands out from a surface, it rises up from it. His tendons stood out like rope beneath his skin. [VERB PARTICLE] Her hair stood out in spikes. [VERB PARTICLE] See full dictionary entry for standstand out in British Englishverb (intr, adverb)1. to be distinctive or conspicuous 2. to refuse to agree, consent, or comply they stood out for a better price 3. to protrude or project 4. to navigate a vessel away from a port, harbour, anchorage, etc noun standout5. informala. a person or thing that is distinctive or outstanding b. (as modifier) the standout track from the album 6. a person who refuses to agree or consent stand out in American English 2. to show up clearly; be distinct in appearance 3. to be prominent, notable, or outstanding; have distinction 4. to refuse to give in; be firm in resistance 5. Nautical to take or hold a course away from shore See full dictionary entry for stand Examples of 'stand out' in a sentencestand out In the 1960s there were three years which now stand out in my memory.Here she was surrounded by a sea of pink faces, making Daddy and her own dark skin stand out.Then, gesturing for Janet to stand out of the way, he charged it with his shoulder.Woods tried to join in with sufficient sincerity so he wouldn't stand out. In other languagesstand out British English: stand out / stænd aʊt/ VERB If something stands out, it can be clearly noticed or is clearly better or more important than other similar things. The dark shape of the castle stands out clearly on the skyline. - American English: stand out
- Arabic: يُبْرِزُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: destacar-se
- Chinese: 突出
- Croatian: isticati se
- Czech: vyniknout
- Danish: skille sig ud
- Dutch: in het oog vallen
- European Spanish: sobresalir
- Finnish: erottua
- French: ressortir
- German: hervorstechen
- Greek: ξεχωρίζω
- Italian: distinguersi
- Japanese: 突出する
- Korean: 두드러지다
- Norwegian: stå ut
- Polish: wyróżnić się
- European Portuguese: destacar-se
- Romanian: a se evidenția
- Russian: выделяться
- Latin American Spanish: sobresalir
- Swedish: vara framträdande
- Thai: เห็นชัด
- Turkish: kendini göstermek
- Ukrainian: виділятися
- Vietnamese: nổi bật
Chinese translation of 'stand out' vi - (= be prominent)
醒目 (xǐngmù) ⇒ The name on the van stood out clearly. 货车上的名字非常醒目。 (Huòchē shang de míngzi fēicháng xǐngmù.)
See stand All related terms of 'stand out'Additional synonymsDefinition to make (someone or something) seem insignificant or less important by comparison She overshadows all the other members of the cast. Synonyms outshine, eclipse, surpass, dwarf, rise above, upstage, outclass, take precedence over, be superior to, tower above, be head and shoulders above, steal the limelight from, leave or put in the shade, render insignificant by comparison, throw into the shade Definition to stick out or project A huge round mass of rock protruded from the water. Synonyms stick out, start (from), point, project, pop, extend, come through, stand out, bulge, shoot out, jut, stick out like a sore thumb, obtrude Definition to be noticeable because of looking different Every tree, wall and fence stood out against dazzling white fields. Synonyms be conspicuous be striking be prominent be obvious be highlighted attract attention catch the eye be distinct stick out like a sore thumb (informal) stare you in the face (informal) be thrown into relief stick out a mile (informal) leap to the eye Definition to be more impressive or important than others of the same kind He played the violin, and he stood out from all the other musicians. Synonyms be better be superior steal the show Her hair stood out in spikes. See standAdditional synonymsDefinition to be or seem important or prominent Propaganda bulks large in their plans. Synonyms be important, dominate, loom, stand out, loom large, carry weight, preponderate, threatenDefinition to overshadow or surpass The gramophone was eclipsed by the compact disc. Synonyms surpass, exceed, overshadow, excel, transcend, outdo, outclass, outshine, leave or put in the shade (informal) Definition to be better than (someone) at something He outshone all the other contestants. Synonyms outclass, beat, eclipse, overshadow, surpass, top, outstrip, upstage, outdo, be superior to, leave standing (informal), be a cut above (informal), be head and shoulders above, run rings around (informal), leave or put in the shade - stand for something
- stand in for someone
- stand on the sidelines
- stand out
- stand someone in good stead
- stand someone up
- stand up
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