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The correct spelling is standing.
How to pronounce standing
/ˈstændɪŋ/
verbIPA: /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.(heading) To position or be positioned physically.
- 2.(heading) To position or be positioned mentally.
- 3.(heading) To position or be positioned socially.
- 4.Of a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.).
- 5.To remain without ruin or injury.
adjective
- 1.Erect, not cut down.
- 2.Performed from an erect position.
- 3.Remaining in force or status.
- 4.Stagnant; not moving or flowing.
- 5.Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting.
noun
- 1.Position or reputation in society or a profession.
- 2.Duration.
- 3.The act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands.
- 4.The position of a team in a league or of a player in a list.
- 5.Room in which to park a vehicle or vehicles
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