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standing

/ˈstændɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Standing means: (of fluids) not moving or flowing.

Synonyms for standing10

adjective, as in (of fluids) not moving or flowing

dead, stagnant, slack, still

adjective, as in having a supporting base

erect, vertical, upright

adjective, as in not created for a particular occasion

permanent, lasting

adjective, as in permanent

regular

Opposites of standing

running, seated

What does standing mean?9

adjective

1

(of fluids) not moving or flowing“mosquitoes breed in standing water”

2

having a supporting base“a standing lamp”

3

not created for a particular occasion“a standing committee”

4

permanent“a standing army”

5

executed in or initiated from a standing position“race from a standing start”

6

(of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs“standing room only”

noun

1

social or financial or professional status or reputation“of equal standing”

2

an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event

3

the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with standing?10

five syllables

misunderstanding
Show 40 near rhymes
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Standing in a sentence

  • Well, at this point, it's standing room only.unknown
  • I feel cooler standing in the shade, rather than out in the sun.CM
  • Everyone looks the same, except the one standing on his head.Source_VOA
  • I am standing here, face to face with nothing.AsliAbbasi
  • Standing on the porch, he looked out with great interest, seeking out his dog.jamessilver
  • Who is that girl, standing by the door?unknown
  • Standing as it does on the hill, this hotel commands a fine view.unknown
  • Standing as it does on a hill, the church commands a fine view.unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of standing

as a noun

plural
standings