stance
noun /stæns/, /stɑːns/
/stæns/
- stance (on something) the opinions that somebody has about something and expresses publicly synonym position
- What is the newspaper's stance on the war?
- He is known for his anti-abortion stance.
- Judges are increasingly taking a tougher stance on rape.
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb2- He has changed his stance on monetary union.
- Her public stance was much tougher than her private feelings on the subject.
- Lawmakers should take a proactive stance to protect these animals.
- The president has adopted a hardline stance against abortion.
- The wife of the accused has maintained an impartial stance throughout the trial.
- the country maintained a neutral stance during the war.
- He's known for his anti-immigration stance.
- They are beginning to adopt a more critical stance.
- We do not yet know what stance the government will take.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- positive
- critical
- negative
- …
- adopt
- assume
- make
- …
- stance against
- stance on
- stance towards/toward
- …
- the way in which somebody stands, especially when playing a sport
- Widen your stance (= move your feet wider apart) for greater stability when hitting the ball.
Extra Examples- He lines up in a three-point stance and rushes quarterbacks.
- She stood in a defensive stance.
- The boxer took up a fighting stance.
- Williams has adjusted his stance and swing.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- correct
- good
- natural
- …
- adopt
- assume
- get into
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- in a stance
- stance of
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting a standing place): from French, from Italian stanza.