standby (48 synonym found)

Standby has 48 synonyms. The top synonyms for standby are abettor, actor, angel, apologist, backer, bit player, buff, defender and 40 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for standby?

A common synonym for standby is abettor. Other synonyms include actor, angel, apologist, backer.

How many synonyms does standby have?

Standby has 48 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does standby mean?

(n): state of readiness without being immediately involved; (Travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out Example: "the troops were on standby in

Definition of standby:

(n) : state of readiness without being immediately involved; (Travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out
"the troops were on standby in case of an attack."
(v) : (Particularly in radio transmissions) Wait briefly
"standby while I check that for you."
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Definition of standby:

(n) : state of readiness without being immediately involved; (Travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out
"the troops were on standby in case of an attack."
(v) : (Particularly in radio transmissions) Wait briefly
"standby while I check that for you."
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