VERB
  • Definition - To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
  • Example - Please stand by for more instructions.
  • Definition - To remain loyal or faithful to.
  • Example - Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother.
  • Definition - To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.
  • Example - They stood by us all along and it's awesome to see them out here to support us today.
  • Definition - To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.
  • Example - I can't simply stand by and watch you ruin your life.
  • Definition - To be ready to provide assistance if required.
  • Example - The tug stood by in case it was needed.
NOUN
  • Definition - A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
  • Example - The troops were on standby in case of an attack.
  • Definition - Sleep mode
  • Example - The troops were on standby in case of an attack.
  • Definition - (travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
  • Example - The troops were on standby in case of an attack.
  • Definition - Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
  • Example - That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests.
Words in your word
7 Letter Words
standby 13
6 Letter Words
dynast 10
5 Letter Words
bandy 11 banty 10 sandy 9 antsy 8 bands 8 nasty 8 tansy 8 stand 6
4 Letter Words
abys 9 bays 9 days 8 bads 7 band 7 dabs 7 nays 7 stay 7 bans 6 bast 6 bats 6 nabs 6 stab 6 tabs 6 ands 5 dans 5 sand 5 tads 5 ants 4 tans 4
3 Letter Words
aby 8 bay 8 bys 8 day 7 any 6 ays 6 bad 6 dab 6 nay 6 say 6 sty 6 syn 6 yas 6 abs 5 ban 5 bas 5 bat 5 nab 5 sab 5 tab 5 ads 4 and 4 dan 4 das 4 sad 4 tad 4 ant 3 san 3 sat 3 tan 3 tas 3
2 Letter Words
by 7 ay 5 ya 5 ab 4 ba 4 ad 3 da 3 an 2 as 2 at 2 na 2 ta 2
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