BENCHWARMER Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word benchwarmer. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BENCHWARMER
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| backup | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device • the act of providing approval and support | ||||||||
| nonstarter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently • a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered | ||||||||
| reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||||
| second-string | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team | ||||||||
| substitute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) adjective satellite • capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team • serving or used in place of another • artificial and inferior verb • put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items • be a substitute • act as a substitute | ||||||||
| understudy | nounn | |||||||
noun • an actor able to replace a regular performer when required verb • be an understudy or alternate for a role | ||||||||
| second fiddle | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role • a secondary role or function | ||||||||
