Cool MateMeaning of Standing
In simple words: The action of being on your feet.
Standing in a sentence
- a **standing jump/start**
- The speaker got a **standing ovation** *(= people stood up to clap after the speech)*.
- a standing army
- a **standing charge** *(= an amount of money that you pay regularly in order to use a service, such as gas or water)*
- a **standing committee**
- It’s a **standing joke** *(= something that a group of people regularly laugh at)*.
- We have a **standing invitation** to visit them anytime.
- The space project went from a standing start to the moon in ten years.
How to use Standing
Use 'standing' when describing a physical position, often in formal contexts. It's not common in informal speech.
Grammar pattern
stand + position
Memory hint
Think of 'stand'—imagine a person standing tall like a statue.
Related words
Collocations with Standing
- standing ovation
- standing tall
- standing invitation
Opposites of Standing
- sitting
- lying
Common mistakes with Standing
- 'Standing' confused with 'standby' when referring to waiting.
- Using 'standing' when 'stand' is needed, e.g. 'I want to standing.' instead of 'I want to stand.'
- Mixing 'standing' with other forms incorrectly, like saying 'I was standinged.'
Standing appears in
Standing in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
واقف
حالة أن تكون على قدميك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দাঁড়ানো
পায়ে ভর দিয়ে থাকার কাজ।
- GermanDeutsch
Stehend
Die Aktion, auf den Füßen zu sein.
- SpanishEspañol
De pie
La acción de estar de pie.
- Persianفارسی
ایستاده، دائمی
حالت روی پا بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Debout, permanent
L'action d'être sur ses pieds.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खड़े होकर
अपने पैरों पर होने की क्रिया।
- ItalianItaliano
In piedi
Essere in piedi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Em pé
A ação de estar de pé.
- RussianРусский
Стоячий, стоящий
Действие на ногах.
- Urduاردو
کھڑے ہو کر
اپنے پیروں پر کھڑے ہونے کا عمل۔
- Chinese中文
站立的, 站着的
用脚站着的状态。
More words like Standing
- Vertical
- Erect
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Standing
What does Standing mean?
The action of being on your feet.
What is the definition of Standing?
done from a position in which you are standing rather than sitting or running
How do you use Standing in a sentence?
a **standing jump/start**
Can you give another example of Standing?
The speaker got a **standing ovation** *(= people stood up to clap after the speech)*.
What are synonyms for Standing?
Common alternatives include upright, vertical, erect.
What is the opposite of Standing?
Opposite meanings include sitting, lying.
What words go with Standing?
It commonly pairs with standing ovation, standing tall, standing invitation.
What are common mistakes when using Standing?
'Standing' confused with 'standby' when referring to waiting. Using 'standing' when 'stand' is needed, e.g. 'I want to standing.' instead of 'I want to stand.' Mixing 'standing' with other forms incorrectly, like saying 'I was standinged.'
How do you pronounce Standing?
US: /["/ˈstændɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈstændɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Standing?
Use 'standing' when describing a physical position, often in formal contexts. It's not common in informal speech.
What CEFR level is Standing?
"Standing" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.