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understudy

/ˈʌndəstʌdi/noun

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स्थानापन्न अभिनेता, एवज़ी कलाकार

Core word

noununderstudies
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    [C] ~ (to sb)

    an actor who learns the part of another actor in a play so that he or she can play that part if necessary

    स्थानापन्न अभिनेता, एवज़ी कलाकार

    • She was the understudy to the lead actress and got her chance when the star fell ill.
    • The understudy stepped onto the stage at the last minute and impressed everyone.

    Synonyms stand-in substitute replacement reserve

verbunderstudied, understudying
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    [T] ~ sb/sth

    to learn a part in a play so that you can replace another actor if necessary

    (किसी अभिनेता की एवज़ में) भूमिका सीखना

    • He understudied the role of Hamlet.
    • Radhika understudied the lead role throughout the festival and finally performed on the last night.