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stand·by
 standby
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- pronunciation:
- staend
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
standbys |
| definition 1: |
a person or thing that is always ready or available.
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| definition 2: |
the state of being in readiness, as an airline traveler who waits for a space made available by a cancellation.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
available for emergency use.
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