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Understudy

/ˈʌndəˌstʌdi/

A performer who understudies; a standby.

📖 Definitions of "Understudy"

noun
  1. 1

    A performer who understudies; a standby.

verb
  1. 1

    To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.

  2. 2

    To act as an understudy (to someone).

  3. 3

    To act in a similar manner to some known person.

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