B2adjective 1K

Outstanding

🇬🇧 UK /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Outstanding

extremely good; excellent

In simple words: Very good or excellent.

Outstanding in a sentence

• She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager.
• The movie was outstanding and kept the audience engaged throughout.
• There are a few outstanding payments that need to be cleared by the end of the month.
• The company has several outstanding invoices that customers have yet to pay.
• His outstanding talents were recognized with an award.
• We still have some outstanding issues to resolve before the project is complete.
• The view from the top of the mountain was outstanding and breathtaking.

How to use Outstanding

Use 'outstanding' to describe something that is much better than average. It's appropriate in both professional and casual contexts, but be careful not to overuse it, as it can lose its impact.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'out' as 'exit' and 'standing' as 'standing out' – something that stands out is impressive.

Related words

Collocations with Outstanding

• be
• consider something
• particularly
• really
• truly
• be
• remain
• leave something
• still

Synonyms for Outstanding

• prominent

Opposites of Outstanding

• mediocre
• ordinary
• unremarkable

Common mistakes with Outstanding

• Used incorrectly as a noun.
• Confused with 'outstand' (verb).
• 'Outstanding' used in a sarcastic context when it should be genuine.

Frequently asked questions about Outstanding

What does Outstanding mean?

Very good or excellent.

What is the definition of Outstanding?

extremely good; excellent

How do you use Outstanding in a sentence?

She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager.

Can you give another example of Outstanding?

The movie was outstanding and kept the audience engaged throughout.

What are synonyms for Outstanding?

Common alternatives include prominent.

What is the opposite of Outstanding?

Opposite meanings include mediocre, ordinary, unremarkable.

What words go with Outstanding?

It commonly pairs with be, consider something, particularly, really, truly, be, remain, leave something, still.

What are common mistakes when using Outstanding?

Used incorrectly as a noun. Confused with 'outstand' (verb). 'Outstanding' used in a sarcastic context when it should be genuine.

How do you pronounce Outstanding?

US: /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Outstanding?

Use 'outstanding' to describe something that is much better than average. It's appropriate in both professional and casual contexts, but be careful not to overuse it, as it can lose its impact.

What CEFR level is Outstanding?

"Outstanding" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.