Grade 6
(un-der-stud-y) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. 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

Example Sentence

She is an understudy and can fill in at the last minute.

Synonyms

alternate;backup; stand-in

Antonyms

lead actor

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understudy
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Rhymes

  • understudy