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Stand By (Verb)

Meaning 1

Not act or do anything; "He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Hypernyms

  • Forbear

Meaning 2

Be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Stick
  • Stick By
  • Adhere

Meaning 3

Be available or ready for a certain function or service.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Stick Around
  • Stick About

Related Words

  • Standby (noun)
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