stand-by

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stand bahy]
- /stænd baɪ/
- /stænd baɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stand bahy]
- /stænd baɪ/

Definitions of stand-by word

noun plural stand-by a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon. 1
noun plural stand-by something upon which one can rely and therefore choose or use regularly. 1
noun plural stand-by something or someone held ready to serve as a substitute, especially a radio or television program used as a filler in case of cancellation of a regularly scheduled program. 1
noun plural stand-by a traveler who is waiting for last-minute accommodations to become available on a plane, train, or other transport as a result of a cancellation. 1
noun plural stand-by the act of standing; an assuming of or a remaining in an upright position. 1
noun plural stand-by a cessation of motion; halt or stop. 1

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Origin of stand-by

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; noun, adj. use of verb phrase stand by

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Parts of speech for Stand-by

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Stand-by

stand-by popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.