Definition of Standing

1. Noun. Social or financial or professional status or reputation. "A member in good standing"


2. Adjective. Having a supporting base. "A standing lamp"
Similar to: Erect, Upright, Vertical

3. Noun. An ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event.
Generic synonyms: List, Listing

4. Adjective. Not created for a particular occasion. "A standing committee"
Similar to: Lasting, Permanent

5. Noun. The act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position.
Generic synonyms: Motility, Motion, Move, Movement
Derivative terms: Stand

6. Adjective. (of fluids) not moving or flowing. "Mosquitoes breed in standing water"
Similar to: Dead, Stagnant, Slack, Still
Antonyms: Running

7. Adjective. Executed in or initiated from a standing position. "A standing ovation"
Antonyms: Running

8. Adjective. (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs. "Standing room only"
Antonyms: Seated

9. Adjective. Permanent. "A standing army"
Similar to: Regular

Definition of Standing

1. a. Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.

2. n. The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of being erect upon the feet; stand.

Definition of Standing

1. a position or condition in society [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Standing

standaway
standby
standbys
standby pulse generator
standdown
standdowns
standee
standees
standel
standen
stander
standergrass
standers
standfast
standfasts
standing (current term)
standing(a)
standings
standing army
standing committee
standing crop
standing operating procedure
standing order
standing ovation
standing plasma test
standing press
standing rib roast
standing room
standing stock
standing stone

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