withstand Meaning & Definition
What Does Withstand Mean?
Withstand is a verb that means To resist or endure (something) successfully. It is also used to mean To oppose (something) forcefully.
Quick Facts About Withstand
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /wɪðˈstænd/ |
| Synonyms | hold, defy and resist |
| Antonyms | surrender and give up |
| Verb forms | withstands, withstanding, withstood |
Withstand Definition (Verb)
- To resist or endure (something) successfully.
- To oppose (something) forcefully.
Synonyms of Withstand
Withstand synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Withstand
Word Forms & Grammar
withstand (third-person singular simple present withstands, present participle withstanding, simple past and past participle withstood)
Words That Rhyme With Withstand
Origin of Withstand
From Middle English withstanden, from Old English wiþstandan, from Proto-West Germanic *wiþistandan (“to withstand, resist”), equivalent to with- (“against”) + stand. Cognate with Old Frisian withstanda (“to resist”). Compare also Dutch weerstaan (“to withstand, repel”), German widerstehen (“to withstand, resist, defy”), Russian противостоять (protivostojatʹ, “to withstand”).
Common Questions About Withstand
What part of speech is withstand?
Withstand is a verb.
What is another word for withstand?
You can replace withstand with words such as hold, defy and resist. See the full list of withstand synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of withstand?
The opposite of withstand can be expressed with words like surrender and give up.
What is the past tense of withstand?
The past tense of withstand is withstood. The present participle is withstanding.