Sekirov Dictionary

understudy

UK /ˈʌndəstʌdi/US /ˈʌndɚstʌdi/

verb 3
noun 1
forms 3

verb3

To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.
To act as an understudy (to someone).
•
To act in a similar manner to some known person.
- That lean gentleman had apparently understudied Pharaoh of old and hardened his heart. — 1935

noun1

A performer who understudies; a standby for a study.

forms

understudied · understudying · understudies

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