Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*steh₂-
22 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂-, most common first.
- stayTo remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
- distanceAn amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
- standTo support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
- stadiumA venue where sporting events are held.
- stemThe stock of a family; a race or generation of progenitors.
- constitutionalBelonging to, or inherent in, the constitution or structure of one's body or mind.
- arrestA check; a stop; an act or instance of arresting something.
- stanceThe manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.
- stowA place, stead.
- existentialOf or relating to existence.
- metastasisA change in nature, form, or quality.
- bestowTo apply or make use of (someone or something); to employ, to use.
- staunchNot permitting water or some other liquid to escape or penetrate; watertight.
- stalwartFirmly or solidly built.
- epistemicOf or relating to cognition or knowledge, its scope, or how it is acquired.
- armisticeA (short) cessation of combat.
- rheostatAn electrical resistor with two terminals, the resistance of which can be varied continuously by moving a knob or slider to regulate the flow of an electric current.
- metastasizeOf a disease (especially cancer) or a tumour: to form a metastasis (“a secondary focus away from the primary site”) in (a body organ).
- stanchPossibly strictly.
- staddleA prop or support; a staff, crutch.
- stalworthStalwart.
- stoundAn hour.