- noununderstudy (noun) · understudies (plural noun)
- (in the theater) a person who learns another's role in order to be able to act as a replacement at short notice:"I was understudy for the lead role in the opera"
verbunderstudy (verb) · understudies (third person present) · understudied (past tense) · understudied (past participle) · understudying (present participle)- learn (a role) or the role played by (an actor):"he had to understudy Prospero"
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- Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.understudy noun [ C ] uk / ˈʌn.dəˌstʌd.i / us / ˈʌn.dɚˌstʌd.i / Add to word list an actor who learns the parts of other actors in a play, so that he or she can replace them if necessary, for example if they are ill: An understudy took over for the rest of the performance and the evening show. Understudies never know when they might have to go on.dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/underst…
: one who is prepared to act another's part or take over another's duties
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understudyv. un·der·stud·ied, un·der·stud·y·ing, un·der·stud·ies v.tr. 1. To study or know (a role) so as to be able to replace the regular performer when required. 2. To act as an understudy to. v.intr. To be engaged in studying a role so as to be able to replace the regular performer when required.www.thefreedictionary.com/understudy Understudy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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