understudy
15 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #21,555
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
verb
be an understudy or alternate for a role
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈʌndɝːstˌʌdiː/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural understudiespast tense understudied
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
be an understudy or alternate for a role
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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