Hyphenation of standby

How to hyphenate standby

Because it is a word with a single syllable, standby is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

standby

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: standby

Definitions of standby

standby is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
Example: Please stand by for more instructions.
verb
To remain loyal or faithful to.
Example: Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother.
verb
To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.
Example: They stood by us all along and it's awesome to see them out here to support us today.
verb
To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.
Example: I can't simply stand by and watch you ruin your life.
verb
To be ready to provide assistance if required.
Example: The tug stood by in case it was needed.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
Example: The troops were on standby in case of an attack.
noun
Sleep mode
noun
(travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
noun
Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
Example: That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.