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stand out

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Legal, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.03 sec.
stand out (from something)
to protrude from something. One very straight branch in particular stood out from the tree and looked suitable for a post. The branch stood out and made a perfect place to hang my shirt while I worked.
See also: out, stand

stand out
to be easily seen or noticed His bright red hair helps him stand out at comedy clubs. It simply stands out as an excellent school among many very good schools.
Related vocabulary: stick out
See also: out, stand


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