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

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King