Stand, put up with
Hi,
I can't stand people smoking in the office.
I have to put up with people smoking in the office.
Are the two sentences above correct? Is "stand" used in negative sentences, and "put up with" used in positive sentences?
Thanks a lot.
Top answer
Yes, sentences are correct. Using Merriam-Webster Dictionary (use any of your choice), you should find the following definitions: Stand : to endure the presence or personality of can't stand the boss Put up with : to endure or tolerate without complaint or attempt at reprisal I can't stand people smoking near me. And I don't put up with people smoking near me, either.
- Yes, sentences are correct.
- Using Merriam-Webster Dictionary (use any of your choice), you should find the following definitions: Stand : to endure the presence or personality of can't stand the boss Put up with : to endure or tolerate without complaint or attempt at reprisal I can't stand people smoking near me.
- And I don't put up with people smoking near me, either.
- Both stand and put up with are similar in that one endures something unpleasant.
- I hope that helps.
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Yes, sentences are correct. Using Merriam-Webster Dictionary (use any of your choice), you should find the following definitions:
Stand: to endure the presence or personality of can't stand the boss
Put up with
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