The verb to stand · Conjugation
Past Simple of stand
The answer: stood
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to stand is stood.
Example: She stood by the window.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | stood |
| You | stood |
| He / She / It | stood |
| We | stood |
| You (pl.) | stood |
| They | stood |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Standed ❌
Stand is an irregular verb. Its Past Simple is stood, never standed.
2. I stood up late this morning ❌
Stand up = to get up from a chair. Get up = to get out of bed. So say I got up late this morning.
3. I don't can stand him ❌
I can't stand him means I really don't like him. It is a very common fixed expression. With can, the negative is can't, never don't can.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of stand?+
The Past Simple of stand is stood, the same for every person. The past participle is also stood (the same as the Past Simple).
How do you say you can't stand something?+
Say I can't stand him or I can't stand it. Here stand means to accept something you don't like, and it is mostly used in the negative. You can also say I can't bear it.
What does stand up mean?+
Stand up means to go from sitting to standing. Don't confuse it with get up (to get out of bed). Stand up, please!
Is it didn't stand or didn't stood?+
Say didn't stand: I didn't stand up when he came in. After didn't, the verb goes back to its base form (stand, not stood).
Why is it not standed?+
Because stand is an irregular verb, like understand → understood. Its Past Simple is stood, never standed.
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