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STANDBYS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word standbys. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word standbys. (close relations)
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reserves
nounn
noun

• civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

alternates
adjective

• of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired

noun

• someone who takes the place of another person

adjective satellite

• every second one of a series

• serving or used in place of another

• occurring by turns; first one and then the other

verb

• go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

• exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions

• be an understudy or alternate for a role

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

• do something in turns

backups
nounn
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

contingents
nounn
noun

• a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

• a temporary military unit

adjective satellite

• possible but not certain to occur

• being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

• uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances

deputies
nounn
noun

• someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

• an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

• a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)

• a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

fallbacks
nounn
noun

• to break off a military action with an enemy

replacements
nounn
noun

• the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

• someone who takes the place of another person

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another

• filling again by supplying what has been used up

• a person who follows next in order

spares
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

• an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle

• a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• not taken up by scheduled activities

• kept in reserve especially for emergency use

• lacking in magnitude or quantity

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

verb

• refrain from harming

• save or relieve from an experience or action

• give up what is not strictly needed

• use frugally or carefully

substitutes
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

surrogates
nounn
noun

• someone who takes the place of another person

• a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

adjective satellite

• providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

understudies
nounn
noun

• an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

verb

• be an understudy or alternate for a role

understudy
nounn
noun

• an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

verb

• be an understudy or alternate for a role

at the ready
adjective satellite

• ready for immediate use

Best Hypernyms For STANDBYS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for standbys, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
actor histrion player thespian thing
Phrases (1)
role player

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