stance — a way of thinking about something; an attitude or position
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a way of thinking about something; an attitude or position
Pronunciation (IPA): /stæns/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's stance on remote work changed dramatically after his cat started joining all his video calls.
- What is your stance on the new company policy regarding flexible working hours?
- The tennis coach corrected her stance to improve her serve accuracy.
stance
NOUN[/stæns/]
a way of thinking about something; an attitude or position
A stance professional firmly presents conviction during business meeting discussion
A stance so firm it can dance and advance with every focused glance
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'stance' meaning 'position' or 'standing place,' derived from Vulgar Latin 'stantia,' which comes from the Latin verb 'stare' meaning 'to stand.'
Breakdown
stare (to stand) + -ance (noun suffix indicating state or quality) = stance
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📝Examples
“The CEO's stance on remote work changed dramatically after his cat started joining all his video calls.”
“What is your stance on the new company policy regarding flexible working hours?”
“The tennis coach corrected her stance to improve her serve accuracy.”
“His defensive stance during the meeting made everyone think he was hiding something important.”
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