Meaning of the word understudy in English
What does understudy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
understudy
US /ˈʌn.dɚˌstʌd.i/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚˌstʌd.i/
Noun
1.
an actor who learns the role of another actor in a play so as to be able to replace them if necessary
Example:
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She was the understudy for the lead role in the Broadway show.
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The director asked the understudy to be ready to perform.
Verb
1.
to learn (a role) as an understudy
Example:
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She had to understudy the role of Juliet for several weeks.
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He was asked to understudy the lead singer in case of illness.
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