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standing in the way

standing in the way is the present participle and gerund of stand in the way.

Meaning of stand in the way

Verb

stand in the way (third-person singular simple present stands in the way, present participle standing in the way, simple past and past participle stood in the way)

  1. To impede the progress or achievement (of).
    • They won't let their parents stand in the way of their love.

Questions about standing in the way

What is standing in the way the present participle and gerund of?
Standing in the way is the present participle and gerund of stand in the way.

Words near standing in the way in the dictionary

  1. standing in one's own light
  2. standing in one's value
  3. standing in someone's shoes
  4. standing in the gap
  5. standing in the gate
  6. standing in the way
  7. standing joke
  8. standing jokes
  9. standing mile
  10. standing miles
  11. standing O

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