Standing — synonyms, standing antonyms, definition

1. standing (a)

active cocked constant continuing continuous effective erect idle in effect in force motionless operative permanent perpendicular prevailing raised settled sovereign stationary steady • • •

2. standing (Noun)

case celebrity circumstances condition consequence credit dignity distinction division elevation eminence estate estimation face footing glory greatness illustriousness importance level • • •

standing (Noun) — Social or financial or professional status or reputation. ex. "of equal standing" ex. "a member in good standing"

standing (Noun) — An ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event.

standing (Noun) — The act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position.

standing (Noun) — (law) the ability of a party to bring a lawsuit or participate in a particular case.

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3. standing (Adjective)

running seated

standing (Adjective) — Having a supporting base. ex. "a standing lamp"

standing (Adjective) — Not created for a particular occasion. ex. "a standing committee"

standing (Adjective) — (of fluids) not moving or flowing. ex. "mosquitoes breed in standing water"

standing (Adjective) — Executed in or initiated from a standing position. ex. "race from a standing start" ex. "a standing jump" ex. "a standing ovation"

standing (Adjective) — (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs. ex. "standing room only"

standing (Adjective) — Permanent. ex. "a standing army"

4. standing (Verb)

abiding bearing brooking digesting enduring fending placing upright putting up remaining firm resisting standing up sticking out stomaching suffering supporting tolerating lying sitting yielding

standing (Verb) — Be standing; be upright. ex. "We had to stand for the entire performance!"

standing (Verb) — Be in some specified state or condition. ex. "I stand corrected"

standing (Verb) — Occupy a place or location, also metaphorically. ex. "We stand on common ground"

standing (Verb) — Hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright. ex. "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"

standing (Verb) — Put up with something or somebody unpleasant.

standing (Verb) — Have or maintain a position or stand on an issue. ex. "Where do you stand on the War?"

standing (Verb) — Remain inactive or immobile. ex. "standing water"

standing (Verb) — Be in effect; be or remain in force. ex. "The law stands!"

standing (Verb) — Be tall; have a height of; copula. ex. "She stands 6 feet tall"

standing (Verb) — Put into an upright position. ex. "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

standing (Verb) — Withstand the force of something. ex. "stand the test of time"

standing (Verb) — (animal husbandry) be available for stud services.

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