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yedek — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • stockpile noun A large stored supply of something kept for future use.
  • substitute verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
  • surrogate noun A person or thing that substitutes for another.

Senses

yedek is used for these senses in English:

  • stand-in A person of similar size and shape to an actor who "stands in" for that actor during the lengthy process of setting up a shot, but who, unlike a double, does not appear in the film.
  • stockpile A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.
  • substitute A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
  • surrogate A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).

stockpile — full definition

  1. noun A large stored supply of something kept for future use.
  2. verb To gradually build up a large supply of something.

substitute — full definition

  1. verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
  2. noun A person or thing used in place of another.

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