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standby
noun(stand-by)
one to be relied on especially in emergencies
standby
noun(stand-by)
a favorite or reliable choice or resource
standby
noun(stand-by)
one that is held in reserve ready for use : substitute
standby
adjective(stand-by)
held near at hand and ready for use
standby
adjective(stand-by)
relating to the act or condition of standing by
standby
adjective(stand-by)
of, relating to, or traveling by an airline service in which the passenger must wait for an available unreserved seat
standby
adverb(stand-by)
on a standby basis
standby
verb(stand-by)
to be present; also : to remain apart or aloof
standby
verb(stand-by)
to be or to get ready to act
standby
verb(stand-by)
to remain loyal or faithful to : defend
standby
adverb(stand-by)
in an idle manner: such as
standby
adverb(stand-by)
without much thought, effort or attention
standby
adverb(stand-by)
in a lazy or inactive manner or state
standby
idiom(stand-by)
to remain loyal to someone

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