Associations to the word «Understudy»

Wiktionary

UNDERSTUDY, verb. To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required
UNDERSTUDY, verb. To act as an understudy (to someone)
UNDERSTUDY, noun. A performer who understudies; a standby

Dictionary definition

UNDERSTUDY, noun. An actor able to replace a regular performer when required.
UNDERSTUDY, verb. Be an understudy or alternate for a role.

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis