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1standing
adjective stand·ing \ˈstan-diŋ\
: used in or for standing
: done while in a standing position
: not flowing
Full Definition of STANDING
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a : not yet cut or harvested <standing timber> <standing grain> b : upright on the feet or base : erect <the standing audience>
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: not flowing : stagnant <standing water>
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a : remaining at the same level, degree, or amount for an indeterminate period <a standing offer> b : continuing in existence or use indefinitely <a standing joke>
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: established by law or custom
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: not movable
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: done from a standing position <a standing jump> <a standing ovation>
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First Known Use of STANDING
14th century
Related to STANDING
- Synonyms
- immobile, nonmoving, stationary, static
- Antonyms
- mobile, movable (or moveable), moving, nonstationary
Rhymes with STANDING
2standing
noun
: the position or rank of someone in a group
standings sports : a list that shows the positions of the players or teams that are competing against each other
: length of existence
Full Definition of STANDING
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a : length of service or experience especially as determining rank, pay, or privilege b : position or condition in society or in a profession; especially : good reputation <a member in good standing> c : position relative to a standard of achievement or to achievements of competitors; also plural : a listing of the standings of individuals or teams (as in a league)
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: maintenance of position or condition : duration <a custom of long standing>
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First Known Use of STANDING
15th century
STANDING[2] Defined for Kids
1standing
adjective stand·ing \ˈstan-diŋ\
Definition of STANDING for Kids
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: 1erect <a standing position>
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: done while standing <a standing ovation>
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: not flowing : stagnant <a standing pool>
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: remaining at the same level or amount until canceled <a standing offer>
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: permanent <a standing invitation>
2standing
noun
Definition of STANDING for Kids
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: length of existence or service <It's a custom of long standing.>
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