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standing

3.5

Water that does not move and stays in one place

adjective
/ˈstændɪŋ/

: estancado

We found several puddles of standing water after the heavy rain last night.

Examples

It smelled of standing water and dust.
He said it wasn't in standing water for too long or too deep.
And then here is a standing glass shower.
The pond was filled with standing water, making it a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
He avoided the standing water in the yard to prevent attracting flies.

Antonyms

flowing

1 3.7

The smooth movement of water or air

running

1.0

Flowing in a steady stream, like water from a tap

Compounds

standing ovation

35 3.5

A loud, long applause where people stand to show strong praise

standing room

7 2.8

Space for people to stand when all seats are full

standing army

5 3.7

A group of paid soldiers that a country keeps ready to fight at any time

standing order

Formal

4 4.2

A rule for meetings or groups that stays in force until changed

standing committee

Formal

3 3.4

A permanent group in a parliament or council that meets regularly to study and make decisions about issues

standing stone

2 7.7

A tall upright stone from very long ago placed alone or in a group

high standing

2 4.3

A respected place in a group because people admire you

standing wave

Specialized

1 6.9

A wave pattern with some points that stay still while parts between them move up and down

standing rib roast

1 5.2

A large cut of beef with several ribs, roasted standing up

standing press

Specialized

8.0

A heavy machine that pushes down on paper or books to make them flat

standing ground

6.1

A refusal to change your opinion when others disagree

standing in the organization

4.6

The amount of respect and authority a person has in a company

standing operating procedure

Formal

3.9

A regular set of steps people in an organization must follow

How Still

standing

3.5

still

∞ 1.0

slow-moving

17 2.3

Surface Forms

standing positive

Morphology

standing = stand (transparent) = stand + ing

The adjective is a regular -ing form of the verb 'stand' meaning 'not moving', so the meaning is directly derived and clear to learners.

Etymology

Standing comes from the old English verb stand, which means 'to be still or upright', so 'standing water' is water that 'stands' in one place and does not flow.