Stopgap and Standby

Stopgap

Stopgap noun - A temporary replacement.
Usage example: the coach we have now was only hired as a stopgap until someone with more experience is found
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Standby and stopgap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Standby" instead the word "Stopgap" as a noun or an adjective.

Standby

Standby noun - Something or someone to which one looks for support.
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Stopgap and standby are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stopgap" instead the word "Standby" as a noun or an adjective.
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