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Understudy

Understudy Meaning & Definition
Understudy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Understudy?

[n] an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
[v] be an understudy or alternate for a role

Synonyms | Synonyms for Understudy: alternate | standby

Related Terms | Find terms related to Understudy:

See Also | actor | con | histrion | learn | memorise | memorize | player | role player | thespian

Understudy In Webster's Dictionary

\Un"der*stud`y\, v. t. & i. (Theater) To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
\Un"der*stud`y\, n. One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.

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