| VERB | stative | stand by | not act or do anything |
|---|---|---|---|
| stative | stand by, stick around, stick about | be available or ready for a certain function or service | |
| stative | stand by, stick by, stick, adhere | be loyal to |
| Meaning | not act or do anything. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Something ----s; Somebody ----s | |
| Broader | refrain, forbear | Resist doing something |
| See also | stand | be in some specified state or condition |
| Meaning | Be available or ready for a certain function or service. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s | |
| Model | They stand by a long time | |
| Synonyms | stick around, stick about | |
| Broader | wait | Stay in one place and anticipate or expect something |
| Spanish | estar dispuesto | |
| Nouns | standby | something that can be relied on when needed |
| standby | an actor able to replace a regular performer when required | |
| Meaning | Be loyal to. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody | |
| Synonyms | stick by, stick, adhere | |
| Broader | be | Have the quality of being |
| See also | stand | be in some specified state or condition |
| Spanish | apoyar | |
| Catalan | donar suport | |
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