Defenition of the word understudy

• Defenition of the word understudy

  • To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.
  • To be an understudy to (an actor or actress).
  • A performer who is able to play the role of an actor in the case of their absence.
  • be an understudy or alternate for a role
  • an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

Synonyms for the word understudy

• • alternate
  • deputy
  • double
  • replacement
  • stand in
  • standby
  • substitute

Similar words in the understudy

• • understudy
  • understudying

Hypernyms for the word understudy

• • actor
  • con
  • histrion
  • learn
  • memorise
  • memorize
  • player
  • role player
  • thespian

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