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Standout vs Outstand - What's the difference?

standout | outstand |

As an adjective standout

is exceptional; noteworthy.

As a noun standout

is an exceptional or noteworthy person or thing.

As a verb outstand is

to resist effectually; withstand; sustain without yielding.

standout

English

Adjective

(-)
  • exceptional; noteworthy
    • The band played well, but the acrobats gave the standout performance.

    Synonyms

    * outstanding

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An exceptional or noteworthy person or thing
    • This building is one of the city's architectural standouts .
  • *{{quote-book, 2000, George B. Kirsch et al., Encyclopedia of Ethnicity and Sports in the United States, chapter=Chamberlain, Wilton citation
    • , passage=An all-around superlative athlete, he was also a standout in track and field

    Related terms

    * stand * stand out

    outstand

    English

    Verb

  • To resist effectually; withstand; sustain without yielding.
  • To surpass in standing; stand or remain beyond; outstay.
  • To project outward from the main body; stand out prominently; be prominent.
  • To stand out to sea.
  • To stand over; remain untouched, unimpaired, unsettled, uncollected, unpaid, or otherwise undetermined.
    • outstanding contracts

    Derived terms

    * (l) * (l)