outstanding

/aut'stændiɳ/

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Word: Outstanding

Part of Speech: Adjective

Basic Meaning: The word "outstanding" has a few related meanings, but generally, it refers to something that is very noticeable, important, or excellent. It can describe things or people that stand out because of their quality or significance.

Usage Instructions:

1. Describing Quality: Use "outstanding" when you want to highlight something that is exceptional or excellent.

   • Example: "She did an outstanding job on her project."

2. Indicating Importance: You can also use "outstanding" to refer to something that is significant or important.

   • Example: "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th century."

3. Financial Context: In finance, "outstanding" can describe debts or bills that have not been paid yet.

   • Example: "He has several outstanding bills that need to be settled."

Advanced Usage:

• In Literature or Art: You might describe a work of art as "outstanding" when it is exceptionally beautiful or impactful.
  • Example: "The artist created an outstanding piece that moved many viewers."

Word Variants:

• Outstandingly (adverb): Used to describe something done in an outstanding manner.

  • Example: "She performed outstandingly in the competition."

• Outstand (verb, less common): To stand out or be noticeable.

  • Example: "His talent will outstand among the rest."

Different Meanings:

1. Quality: Referring to excellence or superiority.
2. Debt: Referring to amounts of money that are still owed and unpaid.

Synonyms:

• Exceptional
• Remarkable
• Excellent
• Notable
• Distinguished

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "outstanding" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might hear phrases like: - "Stand out from the crowd" - This means to be noticeably different or better than others, similar to how "outstanding" is used.

Example Sentences:

1. "The student's outstanding performance earned him a scholarship."
2. "There are several outstanding invoices that need to be paid by the end of the month." 3.

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Adjective

1. of major significance or importance
   • a great work of art
   • Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey
2. owed as a debt
   • outstanding bills
   • the amount still owed
   • undischarged debts
3. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
   • an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
   • a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
   • salient traits
   • a spectacular rise in prices
   • a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
   • a striking resemblance between parent and child
4. distinguished from others in excellence
   • did outstanding work in human relations
   • an outstanding war record

Synonyms

• great
• owing
• undischarged
• prominent
• salient
• spectacular
• striking