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- [with-stand, with-]
- /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/
- /wɪðˈstænd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [with-stand, with-]
- /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/
Definitions of withstanding word
- verb with object withstanding to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully: to withstand rust; to withstand the invaders; to withstand temptation. 1
- verb without object withstanding to stand in opposition; resist. 1
- noun withstanding Present participle of withstand. 1
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Origin of withstanding
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English withstanden, Old English withstandan (see with-, stand); cognate with Old Norse vithstanda; akin to German widerstehen
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Parts of speech for Withstanding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
withstanding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for withstanding
noun withstanding
- imperviousness — not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain.
- insusceptibility — not susceptible; incapable of being influenced or affected (usually followed by of or to): insusceptible of flattery; insusceptible to infection.
- forebearance — Misspelling of forbearance.
- impedance — Electricity. the total opposition to alternating current by an electric circuit, equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the resistance and reactance of the circuit and usually expressed in ohms. Symbol: Z.
- renitence — resisting pressure; resistant.
adjective withstanding
- recalcitrant — resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
- hard as nails — tough, durable
- tough — strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
- disciplinable — subject to or meriting disciplinary action: a disciplinable breach of rules.
- insubmissive — Unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.
Top questions with withstanding
- what does withstanding mean?
- which building design is best in withstanding an earthquake?
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