We often describe someone as a "standout swimmer", a "standout quarterback", etc.
Does this use of "standout" sound natural spoken, or does it seem more like a word that would be used when writing? Thanks for helping an American teaching English overseas.
2006-12-23 23:59:06 · 4 answers · asked by angelicatokyo 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
. It sounds like American English, a colloquialism, especially used as an adjective. Perhaps "star" might be better.
2006-12-24 00:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by Crash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First answer is correct..."Outstanding"...
would be the correct term, rather than...."Standout"...which is only used in the USA anyway...Merry Xmas to you..It is now Xmas Day here in Oz..
2006-12-24 00:56:18 · answer #2 · answered by ozzy chik... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya understand, it is not rather meant to be accomplished to the call "God" with the aid of fact "God" isn't a holy hebrew call for the author. that is in basic terms the Hebrew names that are meant to be accomplished like that, technically. that is why I write "God", till i'm writing to somebody who does use "G-d", like some Rabbis and chossids i understand. I dont opt to offend them. different than that, overlook it if it is not a Hebrew call Im no longer doing it.
2016-12-18 18:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by tramble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems awkward either way. I would use "outstanding" instead.
2006-12-24 00:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by Fat Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋