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Meaning of word stand by from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Not act or do anything.

Example : He just stood by when the police beat up the demonstrators.

Meaning : Be available or ready for a certain function or service.

Synonyms : stick about, stick around

Meaning : Be loyal to.

Example : She stood by her husband in times of trouble.
The friends stuck together through the war.

Synonyms : adhere, stick, stick by