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- [stand-bahy]
- /ˈstændˌbaɪ/
- /ˈstænd.baɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stand-bahy]
- /ˈstændˌbaɪ/
Definitions of standby word
- noun plural standby a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon. 1
- noun plural standby something upon which one can rely and therefore choose or use regularly. 1
- noun plural standby 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 standby 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
- adjective standby kept readily available for use in an emergency, shortage, or the like: a standby player. 1
- adjective standby of or relating to last-minute accommodations, the transport that offers them, or a traveler who is waiting for them: a standby flight. 1
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Origin of standby
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 Standby
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
standby 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
standby usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for standby
noun standby
- changeling — A changeling is a child who was put in the place of another child when they were both babies. In stories changelings were often taken or left by fairies.
- fill-in — a person or thing that fills in, as a substitute, replacement, or insertion: The company used a fill-in for workers on vacation.
- linchpin — a pin inserted through the end of an axletree to keep the wheel on.
- locum — locum tenens.
- locum tenens — a temporary substitute, especially for a doctor or member of the clergy.
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