STANDBYS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word standbys. (close relations)
Definition of STANDBYS
Best Alternative Words for STANDBYS
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reserves | nounn | |||||||
noun • civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army | ||||||||
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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 |