English Explanatory Dictionary

stand on the shoulders of

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To build on the previous works and gains of.

Word forms

stand on the shoulders of stands on the shoulders of standing on the shoulders of stood on the shoulders of

Etymology

Clipping of stand on the shoulders of giants.

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