understudy

[ uhn-der-stuhd-ee ]

/ ˈʌn dərˌstʌd i /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR understudy ON THESAURUS.COM

verb (used with object), un·der·stud·ied, un·der·stud·y·ing.

to learn (a role) in order to replace the regular actor or actress when necessary.

to act as understudy to (an actor or actress): to understudy the lead.

verb (used without object), un·der·stud·ied, un·der·stud·y·ing.

to act or work as an understudy.

noun, plural un·der·stud·ies.

a performer who learns the role of another in order to serve as a replacement if necessary.

Origin of understudy

First recorded in 1870–75; under- + study

Words nearby understudy

understory, understrapper, understratum, understrength, understructure, understudy, undersubscribe, undersurface, undertake, undertaker, undertaking

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Example sentences from the Web for understudy

Some are now calling DSK's faux pas “a kiss of death” for Aubry as it makes her seem like no more than his understudy.
DSK: the Fallout Continues|Tracy McNicoll|September 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Since then the younger son, James, has stepped forward to understudy.
News Corp. After Rupert|Chris Thompson|July 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
From Katie Holmes to Anne Hathaway, see our picks for her understudy.
Prince William and Kate Middleton: The Movie|Marlow Stern|January 31, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He booked his first audition for understudy in the Tony-award-winning Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Glee's New Villain|Itay Hod|September 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST

I told you last week to engage an understudy for the women's parts, and you haven't done it.
Harlequin and Columbine|Booth Tarkington
"Let your understudy take your part to-night, while we think, and work," I suggested.
The Powers and Maxine|Charles Norris Williamson
With the first and second officers on duty, and the Captain aboard, my routine was more or less that of an understudy.
Brigands of the Moon|Ray Cummings
Taylor, who had watched rather anxiously Todd's progress, smiled easily at the success of his understudy.
Acton's Feud|Frederick Swainson
At last, after twenty years of yearning from the wings, chance did rush him on as an understudy.
Nonsenseorship|G. G. Putnam and Others

British Dictionary definitions for understudy

understudy

/ (ˈʌndəˌstʌdɪ) /

verb -studies, -studying or -studied

(tr) to study (a role or part) so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary

to act as understudy to (an actor or actress)

noun plural -studies

an actor or actress who studies a part so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary

anyone who is trained to take the place of another in case of need

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单词	understudy
释义	understudy [ uhn-der-stuhd-ee ] / ˈʌn dərˌstʌd i / SEE SYNONYMS FOR understudy ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), un·der·stud·ied, un·der·stud·y·ing. to learn (a role) in order to replace the regular actor or actress when necessary. to act as understudy to (an actor or actress): to understudy the lead. verb (used without object), un·der·stud·ied, un·der·stud·y·ing. to act or work as an understudy. noun, plural un·der·stud·ies. a performer who learns the role of another in order to serve as a replacement if necessary. Origin of understudy First recorded in 1870–75; under- + study Words nearby understudy understory, understrapper, understratum, understrength, understructure, understudy, undersubscribe, undersurface, undertake, undertaker, undertaking Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for understudy Some are now calling DSK's faux pas “a kiss of death” for Aubry as it makes her seem like no more than his understudy. DSK: the Fallout Continues\|Tracy McNicoll\|September 20, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Since then the younger son, James, has stepped forward to understudy. News Corp. After Rupert\|Chris Thompson\|July 21, 2011\|DAILY BEAST From Katie Holmes to Anne Hathaway, see our picks for her understudy. Prince William and Kate Middleton: The Movie\|Marlow Stern\|January 31, 2011\|DAILY BEAST He booked his first audition for understudy in the Tony-award-winning Thoroughly Modern Millie. Glee's New Villain\|Itay Hod\|September 20, 2010\|DAILY BEAST I told you last week to engage an understudy for the women's parts, and you haven't done it. Harlequin and Columbine\|Booth Tarkington "Let your understudy take your part to-night, while we think, and work," I suggested. The Powers and Maxine\|Charles Norris Williamson With the first and second officers on duty, and the Captain aboard, my routine was more or less that of an understudy. Brigands of the Moon\|Ray Cummings Taylor, who had watched rather anxiously Todd's progress, smiled easily at the success of his understudy. Acton's Feud\|Frederick Swainson At last, after twenty years of yearning from the wings, chance did rush him on as an understudy. Nonsenseorship\|G. G. Putnam and Others British Dictionary definitions for understudy understudy / (ˈʌndəˌstʌdɪ) / verb -studies, -studying or -studied (tr) to study (a role or part) so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary to act as understudy to (an actor or actress) noun plural -studies an actor or actress who studies a part so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary anyone who is trained to take the place of another in case of need Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to understudy backup, stand-in, sub, double, alternate, replacement, reserve, fill-in, successor, pinch hitter, stand-by
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understudy

verb (used with object), un·der·stud·ied, un·der·stud·y·ing.

verb (used without object), un·der·stud·ied, un·der·stud·y·ing.

noun, plural un·der·stud·ies.

Origin of understudy

Words nearby understudy

Example sentences from the Web for understudy

British Dictionary definitions for understudy

verb -studies, -studying or -studied

noun plural -studies

Words related to understudy