stance

Pronunciation

• IPA: /stæns/
• American English: /stæns/

Origin

From Old French estance ("standing place, position"), from Latin stāns ("standing"), present participle of stāre ("to stand")

Meanings

1. The way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in cricket, golf, and other sports); a person's posture

   • Example: "The golfer adjusted his stance before taking the shot."

2. The attitude or position of a person or organization regarding an issue or policy

   • Example: "The company's stance on environmental issues has improved over the years."

3. A mental or emotional position adopted with respect to something

   • Example: "Her stance on the matter remained firm despite criticism."

Related Words

• Nouns: stand, position, attitude, posture
• Verbs: stand
• Adjectives: steadfast, resolute

Synonyms

• position
• attitude
• standpoint
• posture
• bearing

Memorization Trick

Think of "stance" as "STAND + CE (Carefully Executed)." It's about how you STAND, both physically and metaphorically, with CAREFUL EXECUTION of your position or attitude.