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stand–in
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stand–in
(noun)
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stand–in
/
ˈ
stændˌɪn/
noun
plural
stand–ins
stand–in
/
ˈ
stændˌɪn/
noun
plural
stand–ins
Learner's definition of STAND–IN
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a person or thing that takes the place of someone or something else for a period of time
He was the boss's
stand-in
during her illness.
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