Defenition of the word standby
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Defenition of the word standby
- ready for emergency use; "a standby generator"; "a standby crew"
- something that can be relied on when needed
- an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
- ready for emergency use
Synonyms for the word standby
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- back
- back up
- backup
- be there for
- defend
- deputy
- double
- maintain
- replacement
- reserve
- side with
- spare
- stand-in
- stick by
- stick up for
- substitute
- supply
- support
- understudy
- uphold
Similar words in the standby
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- secondary
- standby
- standbys
Hypernyms for the word standby
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- actor
- histrion
- player
- role player
- thespian
- thing
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