What does "stand by" mean?

To support someone through difficulties To remain loyal and supportive during challenging times.

How do you use "stand by" in a sentence?

She stood by him through everything. I'll always stand by you. His friends stood by him during the scandal.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To support someone through difficulties

在困难时期支持某人

Apoyar a alguien en los momentos difíciles

困難な時に誰かを支える

어려울 때 누군가를 지지하다

To remain loyal and supportive during challenging times.

在困难时期保持忠诚和支持。

Permanecer leal y solidario durante los momentos difíciles.

困難な時期でも忠実で支援的でいることを意味します。

힘든 시기에 변함없이 충실하게 곁에서 도와주다.

Base verb: stand

Particle: by

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

She stood by him through everything.
她始终支持他
Ella le apoyó en todo
彼女はどんな時も彼を支えた
그녀는 어떤 일이 있어도 그를 곁에서 지켜줬다.
I'll always stand by you.
我会永远支持你
Siempre te apoyaré
いつもあなたの味方だよ
언제나 네 편이야.
His friends stood by him during the scandal.
丑闻期间朋友们都支持他
Sus amigos le apoyaron durante el escándalo
スキャンダルの間、友人たちは彼を支えた
스캔들이 터졌을 때 친구들이 그를 지지해 줬다.

Context: loyalty, support

Tone: supportive

From physically standing beside someone.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal