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Standing

verb
/ˈstændɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 52.0

Definitions

1.verb(heading) To position or be positioned physically.
2.verb(heading) To position or be positioned mentally.
3.verb(heading) To position or be positioned socially.
4.verbOf a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.).
5.verbTo remain without ruin or injury.
6.verbTo stop asking for more cards; to keep one's hand as it has been dealt so far.
7.adjectiveErect, not cut down.
8.adjectivePerformed from an erect position.
"standing ovation"
9.adjectiveRemaining in force or status.
"standing committee"
10.adjectiveStagnant; not moving or flowing.
"standing water"
11.adjectiveNot transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting.
"a standing colour"
12.adjectiveNot movable; fixed.
"a standing bed, distinguished from a trundle-bed"

Synonyms

uprightslacklastingdeaderectstagnantpermanentstillunfelledregularverticaluncut

Antonyms

movingworking

Rhymes With

notwithstandingunderstandingoutstandingdemandingcommandingupstandingexpandingmisunderstanding
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