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standby

adjective noun

ready for emergency use

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
TA
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. ready for emergency use

    “a standby generator”

noun

  1. something that can be relied on when needed

noun

  1. an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

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Example Sentences

a standby generator
a standby crew

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