Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on the stand

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.13 in modern English

Syllables: on the -s-tand
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Testifying at a trial; speaking as a witness during a court case.

prep_phrase

Synonym of on the spot (“having to answer or decide without warning or preparation”).

Example Sentences

"What’s the last great book you read?¶ Goodness. You do put a chap on the stand, don’t you!"

Synonyms

on the spot

Questions

What does on the stand mean?: Testifying at a trial; speaking as a witness during a court case.

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