What does STANDING mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈstændɪŋ/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
10
Words With Friends score
13
How common
Common

Meaning

adjective

  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”
  4. executed in or initiated from a standing position“race from a standing start”
  5. (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs“standing room only”
  6. permanent“a standing army”

noun

  1. social or financial or professional status or reputation“of equal standing”
  2. an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

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Anagrams of STANDING

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside STANDING

137 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is STANDING a valid word in word games?

STANDING is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is STANDING worth?

STANDING is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from STANDING?

137 other words, including AND, IN, IS and IT.