Stance meaning in English

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Definition

a stance (on an issue): an attitude, a position, a view (on an issue) noun
He gave a pretty convincing speech, but he couldn't change my stance on the issue.

Examples

  • "What's your stance?"
Exercise 1
Fill in the blank with a term used in the dialogue you have just listened to!

The term describes a "position on", "opinion on" or "attitude towards" a subject: "What is your on the subject of euthanasia?".
Fill in the blank with a term used in the dialogue you have just listened to!

The term describes a "position on", "opinion on" or "attitude towards" a subject: "What is your [not done] stance on the subject of euthanasia?".
stance: "Stance" is the correct answer here. Someone's "stance" on an issue is their "attitude" towards it or "opinion" about it. Note that used literally, a "stance" is a physical position or way of standing. Example: "The president's stance on social security is very interesting".

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