Standing: meaning, definitions and examples

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standing

 

[ หˆstรฆndษชล‹ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

in a competition

The act of competing in a particular sport or game while standing upright.

Synonyms

position, rank, status

Examples of usage

  • Her standing in the tennis tournament was impressive.
  • He has a good standing in the chess club.
Context #2 | Noun

social reputation

A person's reputation or position in society.

Synonyms

reputation, status

Examples of usage

  • She has a high standing in the community.
  • His standing among his peers is well-respected.
Context #3 | Adjective

not moving

Not sitting or lying down; upright.

Synonyms

erect, upright, vertical

Examples of usage

  • She remained standing throughout the entire performance.
  • He stood in a standing position for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "standing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em pรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคกเคผเฅ‡ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdiri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stojฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ซ‹ใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹ (ใŸใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท debout

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de pie

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayakta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงู‚ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stojรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stojaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ™็ซ‹ (zhร nlรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stojeฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ standandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayaqda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de pie

Word origin

The word 'standing' originated from the Old English word 'standan' which means 'to stand'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of being upright or in a vertical position. Over time, 'standing' has evolved to also represent one's status or reputation in various contexts, such as in competitions or society.

See also: bystander, outstanding, stand, standard, standards, standby, standings, standoff, standoffish, standpoint, standpoints, standstill, upstanding, withstand.