understudy in English dictionary

  • understudy

    Meanings and definitions of "understudy"

    • to study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required
    • to act as an understudy (to someone)
    • a performer who understudies; a standby
    • noun
      a performer who understudies; a standby
    • verb
      to study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required
    • verb
      to act as an understudy (to someone)
    • performer who understudies
    • 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.
    • noun
      an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
    • verb
      be an understudy or alternate for a role

    Synonyms of "understudy" in English dictionary

    memorize, thespian, con are the top synonyms of "understudy" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of understudy

    • understudy ( plural  understudies)
    • understudy ( third-person singular simple present understudies, present participle understudying, simple past and past participle understudied)
    • understudy (plural understudies)
    • understudy (third-person singular simple present understudies, present participle understudying, simple past and past participle understudied)
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