English to English

understudy
('/@/nd/@/r,st/@/d/i/ )

noun (n)

  • an actor able to replace a regular performer when required(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    standby
    source: wordnet30
  • One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • be an understudy or alternate for a role(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    alternate
    source: wordnet30
  • To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.(verb)
    source: webster1913
Advertisement

Bookmark This Site