upstanding

Meanings

• adjective

  standing upright; not fallen or lying down

  - "The upstanding oak tree stood tall in the forest."
  - "He was an upstanding member of the community."

• adjective

  morally upright; honest and respectable

  - "She married an upstanding man from a good family."
  - "The upstanding citizen reported the crime to the police."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with upstanding
understanding , surrendering , commending

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Variants

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upstanding , upstandingness , upstandingnesses , be upstanding

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Etymology

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from the past participle of 'stand' (meaning to be in a vertical position)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'upstanding' is often used interchangeably with the term 'upright'.

2. The word 'upstanding' comes from the Old English word 'upstan', which means 'to rise up'.

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Related Concepts

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1. upright: An adjective that describes an object or person that is standing straight or vertical.

2. morality: The set of principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

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Culture

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Upstanding is often used to describe someone who is morally upright and honest. This term is commonly used in literature and everyday speech to highlight the positive character traits of a person.

How to Memorize "upstanding"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an upstanding person standing tall and proud. Imagine their strong posture and confident demeanor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'upstanding' with the image of a tall, strong, and moral person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Upstanding = Upright + Moral' to remember the meaning of the word.

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