standing

NOUNADJECTIVE /stændiŋ/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S

standing is a valid 8-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1T1A1N1D2I1N1G2
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING

What does standing mean?

NOUN · 3 SENSES
1

An ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event.

2

Social or financial or professional status or reputation.

“of equal standing”

“a member in good standing”

3

The act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position.

RELATED
ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1

Having a supporting base.

“a standing lamp”

2

Not created for a particular occasion.

“a standing committee”

3

(of fluids) not moving or flowing.

“mosquitoes breed in standing water”

ANTONYMS
4

Permanent.

“a standing army”

SIMILAR
OTHER · 2 SENSES
1

Executed in or initiated from a standing position.

“race from a standing start”

“a standing jump”

ANTONYMS
2

(of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs.

“standing room only”

ANTONYMS