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stand·ing
 standing
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- pronunciation:
- staen
dIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act or posture of a person or thing that stands.
Standing is not permitted on an airplane; everyone has to stay in his seat. |
definition 2: |
rank, position, or reputation.
Their basketball team has the highest standing in the state.- synonyms:
- position, rank, status
- similar words:
- grade, level, situation, term
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related words: |
capacity, class, condition, name, note |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
not moving; still.
This standing water is very polluted.- synonyms:
- motionless, stationary, still
- similar words:
- idle, inert, static
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related words: |
stationary |
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