English dictionary

understudy

/'/@/nd/@/r,st/@/d/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

noun.person

Synonyms standby

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.

noun

Source: webster1913

be an understudy or alternate for a role

verb.cognition

Synonyms alternate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.

verb

Source: webster1913