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understudy
act for, backup, cut out, exponent, imitation, pinch hitter, reserve, spell off, supe, symbol, vicegerent
Definition
n.
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
Last update: June 8, 2015
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The fictional popstar himself is played by an
understudy
in the Queen musical We Will Rock You.
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In the 1999-2000 campaign Wilson made just three appearances - playing
understudy
to Adam Sollitt.
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But an
understudy
was to play her part that night and she had no excuse.
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And he became, on Sunday afternoons, a sort of
understudy
for Catherine.
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Waters' imperturbable
understudy
in green and buff and silver buttons.
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The Indian sambar deer looks like a short-legged big-bodied
understudy
of our American elk.
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"And let me be Hamlet's
understudy
," said Charles the First, earnestly.
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