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Stand Erect

Description

Verb: To stand straight up with good posture, without leaning or slouching.

Senses

1. To stand up straight and tall in a dignified and confident manner, without slumping or stooping.
2. To be in an upright position, with the spine aligned and the body balanced.

Usages

Sense 1: After practicing yoga regularly, she learned how to stand erect with ease.

Sense 2: The soldiers were ordered to stand erect during the inspection.

Sample Sentences

1. He stood erect, proud of his accomplishments.

2. She gently corrected her posture and stood erect, feeling instant relief in her back.

3. The statue stood erect in the center of the park, capturing the attention of passersby.

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