Stance ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Stance ( noun )

1. The position of a person's body when standing or the way they stand.
2. A person's opinion or attitude towards something.
3. A position taken on an issue or in a debate.

Origin:

From middle english stauncen, from old english stanca ("a station, a place where one stands"), from proto-germanic *stankaz ("a place where one stands"), from proto-indo-european *stō- ("to stand").

Examples:

1. She adopted a defensive stance with her arms crossed in front of her.
2. He took a strong stance against the proposed policy change.
3. The company's stance on environmental issues is well-known.
4. The politician's stance on the issue was not clear.
5. The boxer adopted a southpaw stance.

(As a verb)

Stance ( verb )

1. The position of a person's body when standing or the way they stand.
2. A person's opinion or attitude towards something.
3. A position taken on an issue or in a debate.

Origin:

From middle english stauncen, from old english stanca ("a station, a place where one stands"), from proto-germanic *stankaz ("a place where one stands"), from proto-indo-european *stō- ("to stand").

Examples:

1. She adopted a defensive stance with her arms crossed in front of her.
2. He took a strong stance against the proposed policy change.
3. The company's stance on environmental issues is well-known.
4. The politician's stance on the issue was not clear.
5. The boxer adopted a southpaw stance.