standby

Letters that make standby

s, a, b, d, n, t, y are letters that make 'standby'

Words within standby

AN, dB, tan, by, stand, ND, Db, Nd, Ta are words within 'standby'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of standby

standbys is a word created by adding a letter to 'standby'


3 possible definitions for 'standby'

Standby as "something that can be relied on when needed"

Under this definition, standby is a noun and has the following properties:

standby as a type

'standby' can be a type of thing.

Derivatives of standby

stand by, stick about, stick around are derivatives of 'standby'.


Standby as "an actor able to replace a regular performer when required"

Under this definition, standby is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

understudy has the same meaning as standby

standby as a type

'standby' can be a type of actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player.

Derivatives of standby

stand by, stick about, understudy, alternate, stick around are derivatives of 'standby'.


Standby as "ready for emergency use"

Under this definition, standby is an adjective and has the following properties:

Similar to standby

secondary is similar to standby.

Example of standby used within this context

"a standby generator", "a standby crew"



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