standing

nounadjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

The position or rank you have in a group.

Meanings of «standing»

1 · noun

the position or rank you have in a group

Winning the award improved her standing among colleagues.

2 · adjective

in an upright position, on one's feet

During the concert, everyone in the back was standing.

Similar: uprighton one's feet

3 · adjective

permanent or done on a regular basis

We have a standing invitation to visit their house anytime.

Similar: permanent regular ongoing

Translation

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«standing» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

DE Deutsch

ES Español

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

how other people see you

reputationwhat people generally think of you, good or badThe restaurant has a good reputation.

standingyour position or rank in other people's opinionHis standing in the town improved after he helped.

esteemformaldeep respect that people feel for youShe is held in high esteem by her colleagues.

your place in society

statusyour official or social positionHis status in the company is very high.

positionyour job or rank in a groupShe has an important position at the bank.

standingthe respect others have for youA good teacher has high standing in the town.

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