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Enable (Words with friends)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Standby" Definition
noun
A favorite or frequent choice.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
One kept in readiness to serve as a substitute.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
One that can always be relied on, as in an emergency.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
One to be relied on especially in emergencies.
Source: Merriam-Webster
A favorite or reliable choice or resource.
Source: Merriam-Webster
adjective
Kept in reserve for use when needed: a standby generator.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Of, relating to, or waiting for unreserved travel space that is made available by an airline only shortly before departure: standby passengers.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Held near at hand and ready for use .
Source: Merriam-Webster
Relating to the act or condition of by .
Source: Merriam-Webster
Of, relating to, or traveling by an airline service in which the passenger must wait for an available unreserved seat .
Source: Merriam-Webster
adverb
On a standby basis: flew standby to New York.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
On a standby basis .
Source: Merriam-Webster
idiom
On standby Ready and waiting.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
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