English noun: understudy | |||
1. | understudy (person) an actor able to replace a regular performer when required | ||
Synonyms | standby | ||
Broader (hypernym) | actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian | ||
English verb: understudy | |||
1. | understudy (cognition) be an understudy or alternate for a role | ||
Synonyms | alternate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | con, learn, memorise, memorize | ||