understudy

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndɚstʌdi/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
  2. verb be an understudy or alternate for a role

Etymology

From under- + study.

In classic literature

Synonyms

standby

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
actor

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