Standing ( noun , adjective , adverb , verb )

(As a noun)

Standing ( noun )

  1. The act of standing up.
  2. A person's height when standing.
  3. A person's status or position in society or within an organization.

Origin:

From old english stændende "remaining in a place, remaining upright", present participle of standan "to stand".

Examples:

  1. He took a long time to regain his standing after the scandal.
  2. She was a tall woman with a regal standing.
  3. The company's standing in the industry was seriously damaged by the scandal.

(As an adjective)

Standing ( adjective )

  1. The act of standing up.
  2. A person's height when standing.
  3. A person's status or position in society or within an organization.

Origin:

From old english stændende "remaining in a place, remaining upright", present participle of standan "to stand".

Examples:

  1. He took a long time to regain his standing after the scandal.
  2. She was a tall woman with a regal standing.
  3. The company's standing in the industry was seriously damaged by the scandal.

(As an adverb)

Standing ( adverb )

  1. The act of standing up.
  2. A person's height when standing.
  3. A person's status or position in society or within an organization.

Origin:

From old english stændende "remaining in a place, remaining upright", present participle of standan "to stand".

Examples:

  1. He took a long time to regain his standing after the scandal.
  2. She was a tall woman with a regal standing.
  3. The company's standing in the industry was seriously damaged by the scandal.

(As a verb)

Standing ( verb )

  1. The act of standing up.
  2. A person's height when standing.
  3. A person's status or position in society or within an organization.

Origin:

From old english stændende "remaining in a place, remaining upright", present participle of standan "to stand".

Examples:

  1. He took a long time to regain his standing after the scandal.
  2. She was a tall woman with a regal standing.
  3. The company's standing in the industry was seriously damaged by the scandal.
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