stand by vs adhere

stand by and adhere both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stand by	No	No	Yes	No
adhere	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stand by and adhere are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of stand by include stick, stick by.

stand by (verb)	adhere (verb)
not act or do anything	follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
be loyal to	stick to firmly
be available or ready for a certain function or service	come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
	be compatible or in accordance with
	be loyal to
	be a devoted follower or supporter