withstood

Meanings

• verb

  stood firm or withstood a test, attack, or hardship

  - "The castle withstood the siege for weeks."
  - "Despite the heavy rain, the roof withstood the test of time."
  - "The soldier withstood the harsh conditions of the battlefield."

• verb

  endure or undergo (a difficult or unpleasant experience or situation)

  - "I couldn't withstand the pain any longer."
  - "She couldn't withstand the pressure to confess."
  - "He couldn't withstand the temptation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with withstood
stood , mould , bowed , vowed

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Variants

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withstand , withstanding , withstands , withstood

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Etymology

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Old English witstan, witstodan: witan (to know) + stan (stone). The word originally meant 'to know or understand something, to be able to withstand or endure something'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'withstand' is related to the word 'standstill'.

2. In the 17th century, 'withstand' was used to mean 'to maintain a position or attitude in opposition'.

3. The longest recorded siege in history lasted for over eight years. The city of Maqdis, now known as Masada, held out against the Romans from 66 to 73 AD.

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Related Concepts

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1. endure: To undergo or experience something, especially something difficult or unpleasant.

2. resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficult conditions.

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Culture

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The word 'withstand' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to describe characters' resilience and determination in the face of adversity. In art, it can be seen as a symbol of strength and endurance.

How to Memorize "withstood"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a castle or strong fortress withstanding an attack. Imagine the defenders standing firm and resisting the enemy's assault.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'withstand' with words like 'endure', 'resilience', and 'strength'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'W' is for 'withstood' in a test or attack, and 'S' is for 'withstood' in difficult or unpleasant situations.

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