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standing on its own

standing on its own is the present participle and gerund of stand on its own.

Meaning of stand on its own

Verb

stand on its own (third-person singular simple present stands on its own, present participle standing on its own, simple past and past participle stood on its own)

  1. (idiomatic) To be independent of others

Questions about standing on its own

What is standing on its own the present participle and gerund of?
Standing on its own is the present participle and gerund of stand on its own.

Words near standing on its own in the dictionary

  1. standing O
  2. standing off
  3. standing on
  4. standing on business
  5. standing on ceremony
  6. standing on its own
  7. standing on one's dignity
  8. standing on one's head
  9. standing on one's own bottom
  10. standing on one's own two feet
  11. standing on someone's shoulders

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