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Standby

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Definition

ready for immediate use or action; a state of readiness

Synonyms & similar words

understudy waiting available on-call reserve backup substitute spare alternate stand-in provisional temporary interim make-shift makeshift impromptu emergency crisis alert prepared ready

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