How Do You Spell OUTSTAND?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtstˈand] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "outstand" may seem confusing due to the similar sounding word "outstanding", but it is a legitimate word nonetheless. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /aʊtˈstænd/, where the "ou" combination makes the "ow" sound and the "a" sound is pronounced like "ah". The word "outstand" means to remain unpaid or unresolved, and is commonly used in financial contexts. It is important to be aware of this spelling to avoid confusion and ensure accuracy in communication.

OUTSTAND Meaning and Definition

  1. Outstand is a transitive verb that refers to a superior or exceptional quality possessed by an individual or an object that surpasses all others in terms of excellence or effectiveness. It is often used to describe someone or something that stands out or excels in a particular field, setting them apart from the rest of the group.

    When used to describe a person, "outstand" implies that the individual possesses outstanding qualities, skills, or achievements that distinguish them from their peers. This could include exceptional talent, intelligence, or expertise in a specific area. In professional contexts, an individual may "outstand" their colleagues by consistently exceeding expectations, demonstrating remarkable performance, or displaying extraordinary leadership abilities.

    In the context of objects or products, "outstand" indicates that the item in question is exceptionally well-designed, superior in quality, or highly effective, making it stand out among others in its category. This could refer to a product's durability, functionality, features, or overall performance.

    The term "outstand" is often used in a positive sense to recognize and praise excellence, setting a high standard for comparison. It suggests that the individual, object, or achievement being referred to is exceptional, remarkable, or extraordinary, surpassing the ordinary or average. It emphasizes the superiority or distinction of a person or thing that captures attention, admiration, and recognition for its outstanding qualities.

Common Misspellings for OUTSTAND

  • iutstand
  • kutstand
  • lutstand
  • putstand
  • 0utstand
  • 9utstand
  • oytstand
  • ohtstand
  • ojtstand
  • oitstand
  • o8tstand
  • o7tstand
  • ourstand
  • oufstand
  • ougstand
  • ouystand
  • ou6stand
  • ou5stand
  • outatand

Etymology of OUTSTAND

The word "outstand" is derived from Old English, as a combination of the prefix "out-" and the verb "stand".

In Old English, "standan" meant "to stand" in a physical sense. Over time, it took on various metaphorical meanings, including "to exist", "to be present", or "to remain". The prefix "out-" simply adds the sense of "outward" or "beyond".

Therefore, combining "out-" and "stand" created the word "outstand", which initially meant "to stand out", "to be prominent", or "to excel". It emphasized surpassing or excelling others in some way, usually in terms of abilities, qualities, or achievements. This sense of standing out or excelling has remained throughout the history of the word, and it is still prevalent today.

Conjugate verb Outstand

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outstood
you would have outstood
he/she/it would have outstood
we would have outstood
they would have outstood
I would have outstand
you would have outstand
he/she/it would have outstand
we would have outstand
they would have outstand

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been outstanding
you would have been outstanding
he/she/it would have been outstanding
we would have been outstanding
they would have been outstanding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would outstand
you would outstand
he/she/it would outstand
we would outstand
they would outstand

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be outstanding
you would be outstanding
he/she/it would be outstanding
we would be outstanding
they would be outstanding

FUTURE

I will outstand
you will outstand
he/she/it will outstand
we will outstand
they will outstand

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outstanding
you will be outstanding
he/she/it will be outstanding
we will be outstanding
they will be outstanding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outstood
you will have outstood
he/she/it will have outstood
we will have outstood
they will have outstood
I will have outstanded
you will have outstanded
he/she/it will have outstanded
we will have outstanded
they will have outstanded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outstanding
you will have been outstanding
he/she/it will have been outstanding
we will have been outstanding
they will have been outstanding

IMPERATIVE

you outstand
we let´s outstand

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outstand

PAST

I outstanded
you outstanded
he/she/it outstanded
we outstanded
they outstanded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outstanding
you were outstanding
he/she/it was outstanding
we were outstanding
they were outstanding

PAST PARTICIPLE

outstood
outstanded

PAST PERFECT

I had outstood
you had outstood
he/she/it had outstood
we had outstood
they had outstood
I had outstanded
you had outstanded
he/she/it had outstanded
we had outstanded
they had outstanded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outstanding
you had been outstanding
he/she/it had been outstanding
we had been outstanding
they had been outstanding

PRESENT

I outstand
you outstand
he/she/it outstands
we outstand
they outstand

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outstanding
you are outstanding
he/she/it is outstanding
we are outstanding
they are outstanding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outstanding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outstood
you have outstood
he/she/it has outstood
we have outstood
they have outstood
I have outstanded
you have outstanded
he/she/it has outstanded
we have outstanded
they have outstanded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outstanding
you have been outstanding
he/she/it has been outstanding
we have been outstanding
they have been outstanding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it outstand

SIMPLE PAST

I outstood
you outstood
he/she/it outstood
we outstood
they outstood

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