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Synonyms for understudy

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.

Forms

Past participle
understudied
e.g. understudied → alternated…

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
understudyrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

9 letters
alternate3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (alternate3 = 3 syllables).