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    understudy
    /ˈʌndəˌstʌdi/

    noun

    • 1. (in the theatre) a person who learns another's role in order to be able to act at short notice in their absence: "he has played as understudy to Celtic's usual goalkeeper"

    verb

    • 1. study (a role or actor) as an understudy: "he had to understudy Prospero"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNDERSTUDY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of understudy as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say understudy in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › understudyUnderstudy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : one who is prepared to act another's part or take over another's duties. Examples of understudy in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web. Verb.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › understudyUNDERSTUDY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    verb (used with object) , un·der·stud·ied, un·der·stud·y·ing. to learn (a role) in order to replace the regular actor or actress when necessary. to act as understudy to (an actor or actress): to understudy the lead.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNDERSTUDY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    An actor's or actress's understudy is the person who has learned their part in a play and can act the part if the actor or actress is ill.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › understudyUnderstudy - definition of understudy by The Free Dictionary

    An understudy is a performer who learns a role or part in a play, opera, or other show so as to replace the regular performer if necessary. The Free Dictionary provides various definitions, synonyms, translations, and usage examples of the word understudy.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › understudyUnderstudy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    In the theater, an understudy is a backup or alternate for another actor in the play. If the lead in the school play comes down with the flu, her understudy will have a chance to perform the starring role.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordUNDERSTUDY - Find out everything about this English word |...

    Definitions of 'understudy'. An actor's or actress's understudy is the person who has learned their part in a play and can act the part if the actor or actress is ill. [...] More.