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- pronunciation:
- staen
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 rd
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that is used and accepted as a guide, example, or authority.
This bike helmet meets the government safety standard.Doors are usually all the same height and width because they are made to a certain standard.- synonyms:
- ideal, model, yardstick
- similar words:
- example, mark, precedent
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| definition 2: |
a level or degree that is normal or expected.
The orchestra's performance was below its usual standard.The food is very good here because the chef's standards are high.- synonyms:
- par
- similar words:
- average, normal
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| definition 3: |
a flag or banner of a nation or ruler.
The standard is raised at the beginning of each day and lowered in the evening.- synonyms:
- banner, ensign, flag
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| related words: |
classic, degree, ideal, level, monument, morality, ordinary, usual |
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
serving as a standard or accepted model.
A standard pound is equal to sixteen ounces.- similar words:
- accepted, classic, ideal, model, regular, representative
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| definition 2: |
widely accepted as excellent or as an authority.
Many schools have standard science books that teachers must use.- synonyms:
- accepted, authoritative
- similar words:
- approved, classic, official, orthodox, widespread
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| definition 3: |
normal; routine; usual.
It is standard for me to go to bed at nine o'clock every night.- synonyms:
- normal, ordinary, regular, routine, usual
- antonyms:
- innovative, novel
- similar words:
- accepted, accustomed, basic, characteristic, common, commonplace, customary, everyday, familiar, habitual, orthodox, regulation, set, stock, typical
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| related words: |
authoritative, average, current, formal, modest, natural |
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