Hyphenation of standby
How to hyphenate standby
standby is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, standby is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 2
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 1
Definitions of standby
- 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.
- 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.
Words nearby standby
- standardizes
- standardizing
- standardly
- standardness
- standards
- standardwise
- standaway
- standback
- (standby)
- standbybys
- standbys
- standee
- standees
- standel
- standelwelks
- standelwort
- stander
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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.