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\ ˈstand-ˌin 
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\Definition of stand-in
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : someone employed to occupy an actor's place while lights and camera are readied
2 : substitute
stand in
verbstood in; standing in; stands in
Definition of stand in (Entry 2 of 2)
: to act as a stand-in
stand in with
: to be in a specially favored position with
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Synonyms for stand-in
Synonyms: Noun
- backup,
- cover,
- designated hitter,
- fill-in,
- locum tenens,
- pinch hitter,
- relief,
- replacement,
- reserve,
- sub,
- substitute
Synonyms: Verb
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stand-in
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of stand-in
: a person or thing that takes the place of someone or something else for a period of time
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The first known use of stand-in was in 1904
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