standby Synonyms
Strongest:
- withdraw
- desert
- spurn
- renounce
- recall
- take-back
- relinquish
- forsake
- take-back
- disagree-with-
- surrender
- retract
- defect-from-
- give-up
- forsake
- abandon
- renounce
- give-up
- retract
- revoke
- relinquish
- revoke
- surrender
- withdraw
- defect-from-
- disagree-with-
- reconsider
- desert
- reconsider
- spurn
- recall
- abandon
Strong:
- deny
- disclaim
- abjure
- contradict
- rebut
- renege
- refute
- deny
- contradict
- disclaim
- abjure
- negate
- negative
- rebut
- disprove
- recant
- refute
- controvert
- negative
- negate
- recant
- dispute
- renege
- repudiate
- disprove
- controvert
- dispute
- repudiate
Weak:
standby Meaning
standby (n)
something that can be relied on when needed
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
standby (s)
ready for emergency use
standby Sentence Examples
- The standby generator kicked in seamlessly when the power went out.
- The actors were instructed to remain on standby until they were called to the stage.
- The standby pilot was prepared to take over command in case of an emergency.
- The standby computer provided an immediate backup in case the primary system failed.
- The standby crew was ready to assist with any additional tasks that arose.
- The mechanic kept a standby wrench handy in case of any unexpected repairs.
- The standby car was available for use if the main vehicle experienced any mechanical issues.
- The standby nurse was alerted to be present for any potential medical emergencies.
- The standby queue allowed customers to wait their turn without occupying the main checkout line.
- The standby power supply ensured that the equipment would continue operating even during a power outage.
FAQs About the word standby
something that can be relied on when needed, an actor able to replace a regular performer when required, ready for emergency use
cling (to),keep (to), stick (to or with), abide by, defend, adhere (to), live up to, hold to, follow,accept
withdraw, desert, spurn, renounce, recall, take back, relinquish, forsake, take back, disagree (with)
The standby generator kicked in seamlessly when the power went out.
The actors were instructed to remain on standby until they were called to the stage.
The standby pilot was prepared to take over command in case of an emergency.
The standby computer provided an immediate backup in case the primary system failed.
