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- [stand in]
- /stænd ɪn/
- /stænd ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stand in]
- /stænd ɪn/
Definitions of stand-in word
- noun stand-in a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes. 1
- noun stand-in any substitute. 1
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Origin of stand-in
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; noun use of verb phrase stand in
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Parts of speech for Stand-in
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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stand-in popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
Synonyms for stand-in
noun stand-in
- actor — An actor is someone whose job is acting in plays or films. 'Actor' in the singular usually refers to a man, but some women who act prefer to be called 'actors' rather than 'actresses'.
- assignee — a person to whom some right, interest, or property is transferred
- barnstormer — to conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
- body double — a person who substitutes for a star for the filming of a scene that involves shots of the body rather than the face
- catchpole — (in medieval England) a sheriff's officer who arrested debtors
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