Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

all standing

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.85 in modern English

Syllables: al-l -s-tand-ing
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Brought to a sudden halt.

British usage

adv

Wearing one's clothes, for example while sleeping.

British usage

Example Sentences

"[…] and then with a terrific crash the ship brought up all standing, and we were hurled against the bridge screens by the force of the collision."
"A couple of girls were standing alongside an ambulance drawn up next to the lorry, out of which they had apparently just crawled, having slept all standing, as all had I suppose."
"No man had aught to cover him save his blankets, in which he slept “all standing,” i.e., with his clothes on."

Usage

British usage

Questions

What does all standing mean?: Brought to a sudden halt.

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