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Understudy

🔄 Synonyms of "Understudy"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
alternatenoun	Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).
standbynoun	A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Understudy"

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Word	Definition
alternatenoun	Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).
standbynoun	A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
stuntmannoun	In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.
stuntnoun	A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills.
replacementnoun	A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.
doublenoun	Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
decoynoun	A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
linernoun	A large passenger-carrying ship, especially one on a regular route; an ocean liner.
liningnoun	A covering for the inside surface of something.
rehearsalsnoun	The practising of something which is to be performed before an audience, usually to test or improve the interaction between several participating people, or to allow technical adjustments with respect to staging to be done.
body doublenoun	A film stand-in for an actor, in scenes not involving the face, especially during scenes of nudity, or of dangerous activity.
copilotnoun	A backup or assistant pilot of an aircraft.
puppeteernoun	A person who uses a puppet.
mastermindnoun	(idiomatic) A person responsible for the highest level of planning and execution of a major operation.
lectornoun	(religion) A lay person who reads aloud certain religious texts in a church service.
proctornoun	(Canada, US, Philippines) A person who supervises students as they take an examination, in the United States at the college/university level; often the department secretary, or a fellow/graduate student; an invigilator.
dramaturgenoun	(rare, theater) Someone who writes or adapts theater plays, a playwright, dramatist, especially one connected with a specific theater or company.
hostnoun	One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
refereenoun	(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
sommeliernoun	The member of staff at a restaurant who keeps the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines; a wine steward / stewardess, a wine waiter / waitress / server.