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- [out-stan-ding]
- /ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ/
- /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [out-stan-ding]
- /ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ/
Definitions of outstanding word
- adjective outstanding prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage. 1
- adjective outstanding marked by superiority or distinction; excellent; distinguished: an outstanding student. 1
- adjective outstanding continuing in existence; remaining unsettled, unpaid, etc.: outstanding debts. 1
- adjective outstanding (of securities and the like) publicly issued and sold or in circulation. 1
- adjective outstanding standing out; projecting: a stiff, outstanding fabric. 1
- adjective outstanding Archaic. that resists or opposes. 1
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Origin of outstanding
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; outstand + -ing2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Outstanding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outstanding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outstanding
adjective outstanding
- exceptional — Unusual; not typical.
- terrific — extraordinarily great or intense: terrific speed.
- wonderful — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
- stupendous — causing amazement; astounding; marvelous: stupendous news.
- dazzling — Something that is dazzling is very impressive or beautiful.
Antonyms for outstanding
adjective outstanding
- abysmal — If you describe a situation or the condition of something as abysmal, you think that it is very bad or poor in quality.
- settled — to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
- ok — all right; proceeding normally; satisfactory or under control: Things are OK at the moment.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
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