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Definition of outstand in English: outstandverb ˌaʊtˈstand 1with object To stand or endure longer than; to stay to or beyond the end of. 2no object To continue in existence or remain undetermined; especially (of a sum of money, debt, etc.) to be unsettled or unpaid. Chiefly. as pres. pple. Compare earlier "outstanding". 3no object To stand out prominently, to project. Also in extended use: to be conspicuous, noteworthy, or superior.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From out- + stand. Definition of outstand in US English: outstandverbˌaʊtˈstand 1with object To stand or endure longer than; to stay to or beyond the end of. 2no object To continue in existence or remain undetermined; especially (of a sum of money, debt, etc.) to be unsettled or unpaid. Chiefly. as pres. pple. Compare earlier "outstanding". 3no object To stand out prominently, to project. Also in extended use: to be conspicuous, noteworthy, or superior.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From out- + stand. |