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Synonyms & Antonyms of stand by
(Entry 1 of 2)
to give steadfast support to
- no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision
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standby
nounSynonyms of standby (Entry 2 of 2)
something or someone to which one looks for support
- our old standby in times of trouble
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- anchor,
- buttress,
- dependence
- (also dependance),
- mainstay,
- pillar,
- reliance
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The first known use of stand by was in the 13th century
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