Synonyms: standing
Definition: the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position
Similar words: motility, motion, move, movement
Definition: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Usage: the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise; movement is a sign of life; an impatient move of his hand; gastrointestinal motility
Synonyms: standing
Definition: an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event
Definition: a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
Synonyms: standing
Definition: social or financial or professional status or reputation
Usage: of equal standing; a member in good standing
Similar words: status, position
Definition: the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
Usage: he had the status of a minor; the novel attained the status of a classic; atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life
Synonyms: standing
Definition: having a supporting base
Usage: a standing lamp
Similar words: erect, upright, vertical
Definition: upright in position or posture
Usage: an erect stature; erect flower stalks; for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression; a column still vertical amid the ruins; he sat bolt upright
Synonyms: standing
Definition: (of fluids) not moving or flowing
Usage: mosquitoes breed in standing water
Definition: not circulating or flowing
Usage: dead air; dead water; stagnant water
Similar words: slack
Definition: flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
Usage: slack water
Similar words: still
Definition: free from noticeable current
Usage: a still pond; still waters run deep
Synonyms: standing
Definition: not created for a particular occasion
Usage: a standing committee
Similar words: permanent, lasting
Definition: continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
Usage: permanent secretary to the president; permanent address; literature of permanent value
Synonyms: standing
Definition: permanent
Usage: a standing army
Similar words: regular
Definition: (used of the military) belonging to or engaged in by legitimate army forces
Usage: the regular army