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understudy
[ uhn-der-stuhd-ee ]
verb (used with object)
- 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.
verb (used without object)
- to act or work as an understudy.
noun
- a performer who learns the role of another in order to serve as a replacement if necessary.
understudy
/ ˈʌ²Ô»åəˌ²õ³ÙÊŒ»åɪ /
verb
- tr to study (a role or part) so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary
- to act as understudy to (an actor or actress)
noun
- an actor or actress who studies a part so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary
- anyone who is trained to take the place of another in case of need
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of understudy1
Example Sentences
“If it works out that I’m an understudy, I’m all for it,†Joyce said Thursday.
Cummings was out and so was his understudy, Max Williamson, the young brute who showed up so wonderfully against the mighty Boks in the autumn.
It was signed by a man who has nominated Pete Hegseth, an understudy Fox News host, to run the Department of Defense.
His understudy is a better all-round player and Liverpool will save money.
With the leadership mantle passing from the former president to his understudy, Mondale offered a laudatory summation of the Carter administration.
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