What is another word for standing in?

Pronunciation: [stˈandɪŋ ˈɪn] (IPA)

When someone is "standing in" for another person, they are essentially taking their place or substituting for them. There are many synonyms for this phrase, including filling in, covering, replacing, representing, and standing for. All these terms convey a similar idea that someone is temporarily stepping in for someone else. The context in which these phrases are used may vary, such as in a workplace setting, as a parent substitute, or as a performer taking over for another. Overall, having a range of synonyms for "standing in" provides a richer vocabulary and allows for more nuanced communication.

What are the hypernyms for Standing in?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    abiding, Stationed, being in position, being on one's feet, maintaining an erect posture, occupying a place.

What are the opposite words for standing in?

Standing in refers to temporarily taking someone else's place or doing a job that is not typically yours. Some antonyms for this phrase include resigning, quitting, leaving or departing. These words indicate the opposite of standing in-- instead of taking on extra responsibilities, one is stepping away from them. Other antonyms for standing in can include 'abandoning', 'relinquishing', 'renouncing' or 'forsaking', all of which indicate a complete departure or estrangement from a situation. Antonyms for standing in can be used with varying degrees of finality depending on the context, but all indicate some sort of departure or withdrawal.

What are the antonyms for Standing in?

Famous quotes with Standing in

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  • You know what I would like to do: make a film with actors standing in empty space so that the spectator would have to imagine the background of the characters.
    Michelangelo Antonioni
  • Here at home, when Americans were standing in long lines to give blood after the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, we squandered an obvious opportunity to make service a noble cause again, and rekindle an American spirit of community.
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  • My father was in the civil service. I can remember standing in a bus shelter in the pouring rain, and that we were allowed candy floss at the end of the holiday if we had behaved.
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  • And I thought that was the best way for me to participate, because standing in the crowd and listening is a fantastic education, but it's not my nature. I need to be involved. So I did that instead.
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