Posture vs. Stance

By Jaxson

  • Posture (noun)

    The way a person holds and positions their body.

  • Posture (noun)

    A situation or condition.

  • Posture (noun)

    One’s attitude or the social or political position one takes towards an issue or another person.

  • Posture (noun)

    The position of someone or something relative to another; position; situation.

  • Posture (verb)

    to put one’s body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired

    “If you’re finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?”

  • Posture (verb)

    to pretend to have an opinion or a conviction

    “The politicians couldn’t really care less about the issue: they’re just posturing for the media.”

  • Posture (verb)

    To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.

    “to posture oneself; to posture a model”

  • Stance (noun)

    The pose, or posture in which one stands.

    “The fencer’s stance showed he was ready to begin.”

  • Stance (noun)

    One’s opinion or point of view.

    “position|posture|stand”

    “I don’t agree with your stance on gun control.”

  • Stance (noun)

    A place to stand; a position, a site, a station.

  • Stance (noun)

    A place for buses or taxis to await passengers; a bus stop, a taxi rank.

    “stand”

  • Stance (noun)

    A place where a fair or market is held; a location where a street trader can carry on business.

    “stand”

  • Stance (noun)

    A stanza.

  • Stance (verb)

    To place, to position, to station; to put (pen in preparation for sale.

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