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standing

The correct spelling is standing.

How to pronounce standing

/ˈstændɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈstændɪŋ/

Say it like: Sta-ndi-ng

The correct spelling is standing. (heading) To position or be positioned physically. For example: "standing ovation"

Usage Examples

standing ovation

standing committee

standing water

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(heading) To position or be positioned physically.
  2. 2.(heading) To position or be positioned mentally.
  3. 3.(heading) To position or be positioned socially.
  4. 4.Of a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.).
  5. 5.To remain without ruin or injury.

adjective

  1. 1.Erect, not cut down.
  2. 2.Performed from an erect position.
  3. 3.Remaining in force or status.
  4. 4.Stagnant; not moving or flowing.
  5. 5.Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting.

noun

  1. 1.Position or reputation in society or a profession.
  2. 2.Duration.
  3. 3.The act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands.
  4. 4.The position of a team in a league or of a player in a list.
  5. 5.Room in which to park a vehicle or vehicles

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