standing
intermediateB1/ˈstændɪŋ/ · stand-ing
The state of being on one's feet; the position of being upright.
Meanings
The state of being on one's feet; the position of being upright.
پاؤں پر ہونے کی حالت؛ سیدھے ہونے کی حالت۔
کھڑے ہونا
khare hona
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- standing ovation
- standing committee
- standing order
Example Sentences
His standing in the community improved after his charitable work.
اس کا معاشرے میں مقام اس کے خیراتی کام کے بعد بہتر ہوا۔
Us ka muashray mein maqam is ke khairati kaam ke baad behtar hua.
They couldn't agree on the standing regulations for the event.
وہ تقریب کے لیے موجودہ قواعد پر اتفاق نہیں کر سکے۔
Woh tqreeb ke liye maujooda qawaid par ittefaq nahi kar sake.
The standing of the company has declined over the years.
سالوں کے دوران کمپنی کی حیثیت میں کمی آئی ہے۔
Salon ke doran company ki haisiyat mein kami aayi hai.
Easily Confused With
To be in an upright position.
سیدھی حالت میں ہونا۔
کھڑا ہونا
khara hona
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- standing position
- standing tall
- standing firm
Example Sentences
She was standing by the window, looking outside.
وہ کھڑکی کے قریب کھڑی تھی، باہر دیکھ رہی تھی۔
Woh khidki ke qareeb khari thi, bahar dekh rahi thi.
He was standing up to give a speech.
وہ تقریر دینے کے لیے کھڑا تھا۔
Woh taqreer dene ke liye khara tha.
They are standing in line for tickets.
وہ ٹکٹوں کے لیے قطار میں کھڑے ہیں۔
Woh ticketon ke liye qataar mein khare hain.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember standing as the position where you are not seated or lying down.
Imagine a person firmly standing upright, ready to take action.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پھولوں کی طرح کھڑے ہیں سب، نگاہوں میں چمک رہی ہے ان کی خوبصورتی۔
Phoolon ki tarah khare hain sab, nigahon mein chamak rahi hai in ki khoobsurti.
Like flowers, everyone stands, their beauty shining in the eyes.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کھڑے ہوئے تنکے بڑی بڑی لہروں کو بھی سہارا دیتے ہیں۔
Khare hue tankay bari bari lehron ko bhi sahara dete hain.
Standing reeds can support even the highest waves.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "standan" — to stand
First known use: 12th century
The word 'standing' has evolved from Old English, where 'standan' meant to be in an upright position. Over centuries, it has retained its core meaning while also developing additional contexts.