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stand-in vs equal

equal vs stand-in

stand-in and equal both are nouns.

stand-in is not an adjective while equal is an adjective.

stand-in is not a verb while equal is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand-in Yes No No No
equal Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, equal is a hypernym of stand-in; that is, equal is a word with a broader meaning than stand-in:
  • stand-in: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
  • equal: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Other hypernyms of stand-in include compeer, match, peer.
stand-in (noun) equal (noun)
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
stand-in (adjective) equal (adjective)
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
stand-in (verb) equal (verb)
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
be identical or equivalent to
be equal to in quality or ability
Difference between stand-in and equal

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