standby (48 synonym found)

Standby has 48 synonyms. The top synonyms for standby are stand-in, bit player, maintainer, mainstay, super, player, upholder, abettor and 40 more. Another word for standby is stand-in. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for standby?

A common synonym for standby is stand-in. Other synonyms include bit player, maintainer, mainstay, super.

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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