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STAND BY

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2 senses for stand by as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Standby
Definitions:
- something that can be relied on when needed
Synonyms:
- Understudy
- Standby
Definitions:
- an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

3 senses for stand by as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Stand by
Definitions:
- not act or do anything
Examples:
- He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators
Synonyms:
- Stand by
- Stick around
- Stick about
Definitions:
- be available or ready for a certain function or service
Synonyms:
- Stand by
- Stick by
- Stick
- Adhere
Definitions:
- be loyal to
Examples:
- She stood by her husband in times of trouble
- The friends stuck together through the war

1 sense for stand by as an Adjective:

Synonyms:
- Standby
Definitions:
- ready for emergency use
Examples:
- A standby generator
- A standby crew
Antonyms:
- Primary

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