understudy

Verb

1. To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.
2. To act as an understudy (to someone).
3. To act in a similar manner to some known person.

Noun

A performer who understudies; a standby for a study (9).

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈʌndɚstʌdi/

Etymology

From under- + study.

Synonyms

alternate

standby

double

deputize

second-stringer

novice

relief

replacer

reservation

second-string

apprentice

stand by

stand-in

substitute

substitution

superseder

supplanter

vice

stick around

stick about

backup

Translations

doublure

suplente

doubler

Ersatz

doppio

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αντικαταστάτης

αντικαταστάτης ηθοποιού

alterner

remplaçant

suppléant

sostituire

controfigura

sostituto

vervanger

doubleren