Difference between Bandstand and Stand

What is the difference between Bandstand and Stand?

Bandstand as a noun is a small platform or enclosure for bands to play on, usually roofed while Stand as a noun is a defensive position or effort.

Bandstand

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a small platform or enclosure for bands to play on, usually roofed

Example sentence: The bandstand is a sacred place.

Stand

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To be upright, support oneself on the feet in an erect position.To rise to one's feet; to stand up.To remain motionless.To act as an umpire.To undergo; withstand; hold up.To tolerate.To place in an upright or standing position.To seek election

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A defensive position or effort.A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.A period of performance in a given location or venue.A device to hold something upright or aloft.The platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box.A particular grove or other group of trees or shrubs.(forestry) A contiguous group of trees sufficiently uniform in age-class distribution, composition, and structure, and growing on a site of sufficiently uniform quality, to be a distinguishable unit.A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.A designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait: taxi stand.grandstandA partnership.A single set, as of arms.

Example sentence: Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.

We hope you now know whether to use Bandstand or Stand in your sentence.

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