n. an actor who learns the part of another actor so as to serve as a substitute when necessary any person who learns the duties of another so as to serve as a substitute
She is an understudy and can fill in at the last minute.
She is an understudy and can fill in at the last minute.
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Who is Tammi's understudy in the Civil War play?
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What does an understudy do?
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What does understudy mean in a play?
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Who filled in for the famous tenor and his understudy when they could not perform?
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alternate;backup;stand-in
lead actor
4 syllables
un-der-stud-y
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