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Irregular verb

withstand

/wɪðˈstænd/

Base
withstand
Past simple
withstood
Past participle
withstood

Usage

withstand follows its root verb stand exactly: withstand, withstood, withstood.

Meaning

  • to remain undamaged or unaffected by something

Example

The bridge withstood the strong winds.

The material withstood extreme heat in testing.

The old wall has withstood a century of storms.