Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stand on end

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.03 in modern English

Syllables
stand on end
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To stand erect, bristle, especially from fear.

verb

To place on its end. (of an object)

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

stands on end (present, singular) standing on end (participle, present) stood on end (participle, past) stood on end (past)

Phrases

on end

Frequently Paired Words

goosebump on end

Questions

What does stand on end mean?
To stand erect, bristle, especially from fear.

How to pronounce stand on end

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