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standing
noun
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Divide standing into syllables:

stand · ing

How to pronounce standing:

Definition of standing:

standing (noun):
social or financial or professional status or reputation.

Synonyms for standing:

conditiondignityprestigelaurelsstationhonorfashionpositioncreditrank
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Antonyms for standing:

catchyfleetingscarcechanceintermittentperiodicerraticfewtemporaryodd
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