English · Common Verbs
standing
/ˈstændɪŋ/
[/ˈstændɪŋ/]
present participle of stand
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'stand': being upright on the feet, happening now.
Example
He is standing at the bus stop in the rain, hoping the late bus will arrive soon.
He is standing at the bus stop in the rain, hoping the late bus will arrive soon.
Etymology
From Old English 'standan' (to stand) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; as an adjective it means permanent or upright.