Definition of STANDBY

standby

Meanings

Noun

  • something that can be relied on when needed
  • an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

Adjective Satellite

  • ready for emergency use
    • "a standby generator"
    • "a standby crew"

Synonyms

understudy

Scrabble Score: 13

standby is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
standby is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
standby is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

standby is a valid Words With Friends word