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Definition of Understudy
1. Verb. Be an understudy or alternate for a role.
Exact synonyms: Alternate
Generic synonyms: Con, Learn, Memorise, Memorize
Derivative terms: Alternate
Generic synonyms: Con, Learn, Memorise, Memorize
Derivative terms: Alternate
2. Noun. An actor able to replace a regular performer when required.
Exact synonyms: Standby
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Derivative terms: Stand By
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Derivative terms: Stand By
Definition of Understudy
1. v. t. & i. To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
2. n. One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.
3. v. t. & i. To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
4. n. One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.
Definition of Understudy
1. Verb. to study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required ¹
2. Verb. to act as an understudy (to someone) ¹
3. Noun. a performer who understudies; a standby ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Understudy
1. [v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES]