understudy

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: understory

Antonyms: understory

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[study]] or [[know]] a [[role]] to such an [[extent]] as to be [[able]] to [[replace]] the [[normal]] [[performer]] when [[required]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[act]] as an [[#Noun|understudy]] (to someone).
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[act]] in a [[similar]] [[manner]] to some [[known]] [[person]].

Noun

1. A [[performer]] who [[#Verb|understudies]]; a [[standby]] for a {{l|en|study|id=actor}}.

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