standing

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Performed from an erect position.

Pronunciation

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standing

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈstændɪŋ

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

Performed from an erect position.
Stagnant; not moving or flowing.
Erect, not cut down.
Remaining in force or status.
of fluids
Not moving or flowing
Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting.

noun

The act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands.
figurative
Position or reputation in society or a profession.
Duration.
british
Room in which to park a vehicle or vehicles

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency: Common
Typical Use: General English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Performed from an erect position.

Used this way, standing is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Neutral
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Not strongly marked
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: No strong connotation
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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standverbBase word
Be standing.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

standing armynounCompound term
A permanent army of paid soldiers.
standing committeenounCompound term
A permanent committee.
standing operating procedurenounCompound term
A prescribed procedure to be followed routinely.
standing ordernounCompound term
A rule of order permanently in force.
standing ovationnounCompound term
Enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause).
standing pressnounCompound term
A large printing press that exerts pressure vertically.

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Antonyms

Sense: performed from an erect position

sitting

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