English

stand one's ground

Meaning: to maintain one's position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base stand one's ground
3rd person singular present stands one's ground
Present participle standing one's ground
Past stood one's ground
Will future will stand one's ground
Going-to future going to stand one's ground
Imperative negative don't stand one's ground / do not stand one's ground

Example

The soldiers stood their ground despite the heavy fire.
The soldiers stood their ground despite the heavy fire.

Usage Notes

Often used literally in battle, or figuratively to describe refusing to back down from an argument or belief.

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