standing vs slack

slack vs standing

standing and slack both are nouns.

standing and slack both are adjectives.

standing is not a verb while slack is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
standing	Yes	Yes	No	No
slack	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

standing (noun)	slack (noun)
the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position	a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event	the quality of being loose (not taut)
social or financial or professional status or reputation	a stretch of water without current or movement
	a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
	a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
	dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

standing (adjective)	slack (adjective)
(of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs	not tense or taut
executed in or initiated from a standing position	lacking in rigor or strictness
(of fluids) not moving or flowing	flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
having a supporting base
not created for a particular occasion
permanent

standing (verb)	slack (verb)
	release tension on
	make less active or fast
	make less active or intense
	become slow or slower
	cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
	become less in amount or intensity
	be inattentive to, or neglect
	avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

Difference between standing and slack

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