SECOND-STRING Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word second-string. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SECOND-STRING
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| alternate | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired noun • someone who takes the place of another person adjective satellite • every second one of a series • serving or used in place of another • occurring by turns; first one and then the other verb • go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions • exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions • be an understudy or alternate for a role • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) • do something in turns | ||||||
| backup | verb, nounv, 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 | ||||||
| reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||
| stand-in | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | ||||||
| substitute | verb, nounv, 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 | ||||||
| understudy | nounn | |||||
noun • an actor able to replace a regular performer when required verb • be an understudy or alternate for a role | ||||||
| benchwarmer | nounn | |||||
noun • A player who rarely or never gets to play in the games or matches, and is most often a substitute. | ||||||
