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1understudy
verb un·der·study \ˈən-dər-ˌstə-dē, ˌən-dər-ˈ\
Definition of UNDERSTUDY
intransitive verb
: to study another actor's part in order to substitute in an emergency
transitive verb
: to prepare (as a part) as understudy; also : to prepare as understudy to (as an actor)
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First Known Use of UNDERSTUDY
1874
Rhymes with UNDERSTUDY
2understudy
noun un·der·study \ˈən-dər-ˌstə-dē\
: an actor who prepares to take the part of another actor if that actor is unable to perform
Full Definition of UNDERSTUDY
: one who is prepared to act another's part or take over another's duties
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First Known Use of UNDERSTUDY
1882
UNDERSTUDY Defined for Kids
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noun un·der·study \ˈən-dər-ˌstə-dē\
plural un·der·stud·ies
Definition of UNDERSTUDY for Kids
: an actor who is prepared to take over another actor's part if necessary
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