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- [uhn-der-stuhd-ee]
- /ˈʌn dərˌstʌd i/
- /ˈʌn.dəˌstʌd.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-stuhd-ee]
- /ˈʌn dərˌstʌd i/
Definitions of understudy word
- verb with object understudy to learn (a role) in order to replace the regular actor or actress when necessary. 1
- verb with object understudy to act as understudy to (an actor or actress): to understudy the lead. 1
- verb without object understudy to act or work as an understudy. 1
- noun plural understudy a performer who learns the role of another in order to serve as a replacement if necessary. 1
- noun understudy theater: stand-in actor 1
- intransitive verb understudy be a stand-in actor 1
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Origin of understudy
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; under- + study
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Parts of speech for Understudy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
understudy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
understudy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for understudy
noun understudy
- actor — An actor is someone whose job is acting in plays or films. 'Actor' in the singular usually refers to a man, but some women who act prefer to be called 'actors' rather than 'actresses'.
- attendant — An attendant is someone whose job is to serve or help people in a place such as a petrol station, a car park, or a cloakroom.
- back seat — a seat at the back, esp of a vehicle
- barnstormer — to conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
- benchwarmer — a player who is usually on the bench; reserve
verb understudy
- fill in — a full supply; enough to satisfy want or desire: to eat one's fill.
Top questions with understudy
- what is an understudy?
- what does understudy mean?
- what is an understudy in theater?
- what is an understudy in a play?
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