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