stance
Meaning
A stance is a person's attitude or position on a particular issue or topic, often reflecting their beliefs or opinions.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "stance" with "stance on," as the latter is often used to specify the issue being addressed.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
At
the
small
community
meeting
,
Ana
spoke
calmly
about
the
future
of
the
local
library
.
She
said
her
stance
was
to
keep
it
open
because
many
people
come
there
to
study
and
meet
friends
.
Although
some
neighbors
worried
about
the
cost
,
she
suggested
simple
plans
that
could
save
money
and
still
maintain
essential
services
.
After
she
answered
several
questions
,
a
few
people
offered
to
help
with
fundraising
and
the
group
agreed
to
meet
again
next
month
.
Common Phrases
adopt a stance
take a stance
change one's stance
Related Words
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