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standing

/ˈstændɪŋ/
Meanings
  • verb

    The act of or ability to stand up, remain upright.

    - "He was unable to stand after the long surgery."
    - "The statue has stood in the town square for over 100 years."
  • noun

    A position or place where someone or something stands.

    - "The students took their places in the line for the parade."
    - "The painting was displayed in a prominent standing in the gallery."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈstændɪŋ/



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  2. /ˈstændɪŋ/



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Antonyms

moving , working
Rhymes
Words rhyming with standing
staining , raining , gaining , paining
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. standing (en) : The act of or ability to stand up, remain upright.

  2. standing (en) : A position or place where someone or something stands.

  3. standing (en) : A group of people or things present, gathered, or located in one place.

  4. standing (en) : A financial statement showing the financial position of a company or an individual.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. standing (en) : The act of or ability to stand up, remain upright.

  2. standing (en) : A position or place where someone or something stands.

  3. standing (en) : A group of people or things that are present, gathered, or located in one place.

  4. standing (en) : A financial statement showing the financial position of a company or an individual.

Variants
List of all variants of standing that leads to same result
standing , standings , stand , stand a chance , stand for , stand on , stand on her own feet , stand on his own feet , stand on its own feet , stand on my own feet , stand on one's own feet , stand on our own feet , stand on their own feet , stand on your own feet , stand one's ground , stand tall , stand treat , stander , standers , standing a chance , standing for , standing n its own feet , standing on , standing on her own feet , standing on his own feet , standing on my own feet , standing on our own feet , standing on their own feet , standing on your own feet , standing tall , standing treat , stands , stands a chance , stands for , stands on , stands on her own feet , stands on his own feet , stands on its own feet , stands tall , stands treat , stood , stood a chance , stood for , stood on , stood on her own feet , stood on his own feet , stood on its own feet , stood on my own feet , stood on our own feet , stood on their own feet , stood on your own feet , stood tall , stood treat , standing armies , standing army , standing committee , standing committees , standing crop , standing crops , standing O , standing order , standing orders , standing room , standing rooms , standing wave , standing waves
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

I stand, You stand, He/She/It stands, We stand, They stand

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English stān, stondan; related to stan 'stone'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the tallest man in recorded history, Robert Wadlow, stood at 8 feet 11.1 inches tall?

  2. In ancient Rome, standing ovations were given to emperors and other important figures as a sign of respect and loyalty.

Related Concepts
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  1. seating: The opposite of standing, refers to being seated or sitting down.

  2. posture: The position in which someone or something is positioned, especially the position in which we carry our bodies when sitting, standing, or lying down.

  3. balance: The ability to maintain the body's center of gravity in an upright position, allowing us to stand, walk, and move around.

Culture
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In literature and art, 'standing' often symbolizes strength, determination, and defiance. For example, in Michelangelo's sculpture 'David', the biblical hero is depicted standing firm and ready for battle. In music, the term 'standing ovation' refers to an audience rising to their feet to show appreciation for a particularly excellent performance.

How to Memorize "standing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself standing tall and strong, with your feet firmly planted on the ground.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'standing' with images of people standing in line or a statue standing in a park.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: S-Standing: The act of or ability to stand up, remain upright. T-Standing: A position or place where someone or something stands.

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