outstanding
gb/ˌaʊtstˈændɪŋ/ us/ˌaʊtstˈændɪŋ/
B1
Engels
~ 2700
Betekenissen
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adjective
B1
property
1
exceptionally good or impressive
Very good or much better than normal.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is outstanding
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'outstanding' with 'standing outside', but they are unrelated in meaning.
Synoniemen
excellent (A more general term for being very good, slightly less emphatic than 'outstanding'.)
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remarkable (Suggests something worth noticing because it is unusual or impressive.)
Antoniemen
poor (Describes low quality or bad performance, opposite of 'outstanding' in this sense.)
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mediocre (Describes something average or not special, the opposite of exceptional quality.)
Woordcombinaties
outstanding performance
|outstanding achievement
|outstanding service
|outstanding talent
|outstanding results
Thema's
quality
|evaluation
|praise
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Her presentation was outstanding and impressed the entire panel.
- The restaurant is known for its outstanding customer service.
- He received an award for his outstanding contribution to the project.
- The view from the top of the mountain was simply outstanding.
- She has an outstanding ability to solve complex problems quickly.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The movie was outstanding.
- His work is outstanding.
- She gave an outstanding speech.
- That team has outstanding players.
- We saw an outstanding view from the hill.
adjective
B2
state
2
not yet completed or paid
Not finished, decided, or paid yet.
Gebruikspatroon:
outstanding [payment/order/issue]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the 'excellent' meaning; context usually makes the intended meaning clear.
Synoniemen
unpaid (Specifically refers to money that has not been paid yet.)
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pending (Refers to something awaiting action or resolution, not necessarily about money.)
Antoniemen
settled (Indicates that a payment or issue has been resolved.)
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paid (Specifically refers to money that has been given as required.)
Woordcombinaties
outstanding balance
|outstanding debt
|outstanding issues
|outstanding order
Thema's
business
|finance
|administration
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- You have an outstanding balance of $200 on your account.
- The committee still has several outstanding issues to discuss.
- Please pay any outstanding invoices by the end of the month.
- There are three outstanding orders that need to be shipped.
- We cannot close the project until all outstanding tasks are completed.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I have an outstanding bill to pay.
- There are two outstanding problems.
- She has an outstanding order from last week.
- We still have some outstanding work.
- The company has many outstanding debts.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
outstanding
IPA
GB/ˌaʊtstˈændɪŋ/
US/ˌaʊtstˈændɪŋ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
out - stand - ing (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stand)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: outstanding
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
outstanding balance
1/ˌaʊtstˈændɪŋ bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
unpaid amount on account
The money you still need to pay on your account.
Voorbeelden
- Your credit card has an outstanding balance of $500.
- Please pay your outstanding balance before the due date.
outstanding debt
1/ˌaʊtstˈændɪŋ dˈɛt/
fixed phrase
money owed and unpaid
Money that someone still needs to pay.
Voorbeelden
- He still has an outstanding debt from his student loan.
- The company is working to clear all its outstanding debts.
outstanding performance
1/ˌaʊtstˈændɪŋ pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
extremely good performance
Work or action that is much better than usual.
Voorbeelden
- She gave an outstanding performance in the play.
- The athlete's outstanding performance broke the world record.