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outstanding

out·stand·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [out-stan-ding]
    • /ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ/
    • /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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Synonyms 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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