Plural of standby
regular plural
The plural of standby is standbys.
Forms of standby
| Singular | standby /ˈstændˌbaɪ̯/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | standbys |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Standbys in a sentence
- Old standbys like walkathons, spellathons, and candy and light bulb sales are common.1978, Lawrence W. Prakken, The Education Digest, volume 44, page 37. From the entry spellathon
- Their people do not turn out for the innovations (discussion groups, Bible vigils), but they have also stopped turning out for the old standbys (novenas, Benediction, Forty-Hour devotions).1967 March 3, Daniel Callahan, “The Renewal Mass”, in Commonweal, page 622; quoted in J. Paul Williams, What Americans Believe and How…. From the entry postconciliar
Meaning of standby
- noun A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
- noun A replacement kept on standby.
- noun Sleep mode.
Questions about the plural of standby
- What is the plural of standby?
- The plural of standby is standbys.
- Is standby countable?
- Standby is a countable and uncountable noun.
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