This is the 2586th most frequent Russian word.
стоить
"Стоить" means "to cost" or "to be worth."
Here, 'стоить' is used to indicate the price or value of the item.
Это платье стоит тысячу рублей.
This dress costs one thousand rubles.
In this sentence, 'стоить' is used to suggest that an action is worthy or deserves effort.
Стоит ждать этого концерта.
It is worth waiting for this concert.
Here, 'стоить' metaphorically means to stand firm or maintain a position, emphasizing determination.