Word
standing
Phoneticsstand·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstændɪŋ/
UK/stˈændɪŋ/
Definitions
01reputation
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. your rank or reputation in a group, society, or profession.
n. a person's relative social, professional, or financial status.
日本語:地位※
“He is a doctor of high standing in the local community.”
“The scandal severely damaged his standing among his peers, making it nearly impossible for him to secure future funding for his research.”
Synonyms
02duration
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the length of time that something has existed or continued.
n. the period of time during which something has been in existence or effect.
“The two families had a friendship of long standing.”
“Given the dispute's long standing, the mediator suggested that a simple apology would no longer be sufficient to resolve the underlying tension.”
03sports ranking
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Sports American English
n. the position of a team or player in a league table.
n. the relative position of a competitor or team within a league or tournament hierarchy.
Español:standing
“After their latest win, the team moved up to third place in the standings.”
“The final league standings will determine which teams qualify for the international playoffs scheduled for next spring.”
04legal right
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Technical · Formal
n. the legal right to bring a case to a court of law.
n. the ability of a party to demonstrate to the court sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged.
“The judge ruled that the group did not have standing to sue the company.”
“The appellate court dismissed the case on the grounds that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing, as they could not prove direct personal injury.”
Synonyms
05permanent or ongoing
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. something that is permanent, fixed, or stays in place for a long time.
adj. remaining in force or status; not subject to change or cancellation under normal circumstances.
“I have a standing invitation to visit my aunt whenever I am in town.”
“The committee has a standing rule that all members must disclose potential conflicts of interest before the start of every session.”
Antonyms
06upright
B1 · Intermediate
adj. being in an upright or vertical position; not sitting or lying down.
adj. maintained in an erect or upright position; not moving or flowing in certain contexts.
“The crowd gave the performer a standing ovation at the end of the play.”
“The architect specified standing seams for the metal roof to ensure better water runoff during the heavy monsoon season.”
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “standing” in context.
Verb
01. damage his standing
“The scandal did not just hurt his career; it permanently damaged his standing among his peers.”
verb + possessive + noun
02. enhance your standing
“Publishing the research in a prestigious journal will significantly enhance your standing in the scientific community.”
verb + possessive + noun
03. restore her standing
“She worked tirelessly to restore her standing within the party after the controversial vote.”
verb + possessive + noun
Adjective
04. high standing
“As a diplomat of high standing, he was often called upon to mediate international disputes.”
adj + noun
05. legal standing
“The environmental group was granted legal standing to challenge the government's decision in court.”
adj + noun
06. social standing
“In the nineteenth century, a family's social standing was determined largely by their land ownership.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. loss of standing
“The CEO feared that a public apology would result in a significant loss of standing for the company.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. in good standing
“Only members in good standing are eligible to vote in the upcoming board elections.”
prep + adj + noun
Usage
Often used with adjectives like 'legal', 'social', or 'high'. In legal contexts, it frequently appears in the phrase 'to have standing' or 'to lack standing'.
Real-World Examples
“The child was standing in their chair as the 6 August Porter Airlines flight taxied towards the runway, the airline said.” “On midwinter, if standing in the centre of the circle, you would see the sun set over an altar stone to the south west of the site.” “Standing by the countdown clock at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, alongside my BBC News science team Alison Francis and Kevin Church, was a truly visceral experience.” “Completed a year later, Beverly Hills Housewife (1966/7) shows a beautiful woman standing outside a beautiful house.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Idioms
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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