FILL-IN Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word fill-in. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for FILL-IN
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| backup | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device • the act of providing approval and support | ||||||
| relief | noun n | |||||
noun • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) • (law) redress awarded by a court • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • assistance in time of difficulty • a pause for relaxation • a change for the better • aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) • sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background • the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged | ||||||
| reliever | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies • a pitcher who does not start the game | ||||||
| stand-in | noun n | |||||
noun • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | ||||||
| substitute | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) adjective satellite • capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team • serving or used in place of another • artificial and inferior verb • put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items • be a substitute • act as a substitute | ||||||
| backup man | noun n | |||||
noun • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | ||||||