CEFR C1

standing

noun

Meaning

The state of being upright on one's feet; the act of standing.

Examples

After a long day of sitting, she enjoyed the feeling of standing.
The audience remained standing throughout the entire performance.

Synonyms: uprightness, posture, stance, position

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standing (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstændɪŋ/

Definition

The state of being upright on one's feet; the act of standing.

Examples

After a long day of sitting, she enjoyed the feeling of standing.
The audience remained standing throughout the entire performance.
He has a bad habit of standing on his chair.

How to Use standing

standing room (collocation): Space for people to stand, typically in a crowded venue. — "There was only standing room left at the back of the concert hall."
standing order (collocation): An instruction to a bank to pay a regular fixed amount to someone at stated times. — "I have a standing order set up for my rent payment each month."
standing joke (collocation): A joke that is frequently repeated and well-known. — "His terrible singing voice has become a standing joke among his friends."

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