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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stand in for

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.13 in modern English

Syllables
stand in -for
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To replace; to act as a double or substitute for.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

stands in for (present, singular) standing in for (participle, present) stood in for (participle, past) stood in for (past)

Phrases

stand in

Frequently Paired Words

stand in

Questions

What does stand in for mean?
To replace; to act as a double or substitute for.

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