Words Like UNDERSTUDY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to UNDERSTUDY.

7 Alternative Words Similar to understudy

1 Standby Noun      Synonym Words Like Standby
2 Player Noun      Synonym Words Like Player
3 Alternate Verb      Synonym Words Like Alternate
4 Con Verb      Synonym Words Like Con
5 Learn Verb      Synonym Words Like Learn
6 Memorise Verb      Synonym Words Like Memorise
7 Memorize Verb      Synonym Words Like Memorize

10 definitions of understudy

1 To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
2 One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.
3 an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
4 be an understudy or alternate for a role
5 To study or know (a role) so as to be able to replace the regular performer when required.
6 To act as an understudy to.
7 To be engaged in studying a role so as to be able to replace the regular performer when required.
8 A performer who understudies.
9 A person trained to do the work of another.
10 Theat., one who has made a special study of a particular part, and is capable of playing that part at a moment's notice in the absence of the actor or actress to whom it is usually assigned.
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