understudy

Meaning

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).

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

2️⃣

αντικαταστάτης

αντικαταστάτης ηθοποιού

alterner

remplaçant

suppléant

sostituire

controfigura

sostituto

vervanger

doubleren

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈʌndɚstʌdi/

Etymology

From under- + study.