What does understudy mean?
Understudy means (transitive) To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required..
Understudy
/ˈʌndɚstʌdi/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.
- (transitive) To act as an understudy (to someone).
- (transitive) To act in a similar manner to some known person.
- A performer who understudies; a standby for a study.
Example Sentences
That lean gentleman had apparently understudied Pharaoh of old and hardened his heart.
For Wynne-Edwards, the role of the outcasts in the welfare of the group is to wait in the wings as understudies, ready to step into the shoes of any territory holder who dies on the main stage of group reproduction.
Synonyms for understudy
Antonyms for understudy
Related Words
Word Forms
- understudies
- understudying
- understudied
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for understudy?
Common synonyms include standby, alternate.
What is the opposite of understudy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use understudy in a sentence?
That lean gentleman had apparently understudied Pharaoh of old and hardened his heart.
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