Entry Word: outstanding

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 not yet paid <there are several outstanding bills left, but at least we paid the rest>

Synonyms overdue, owed, owing, payable, unpaid, unsettled

Related Words due, mature

Near Antonyms prepaid

Antonyms cleared, liquidated, paid (off or up), repaid, settled

2 standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement <the award goes to the most outstanding student in science> — see eminent