understudy
/ˈʌndəstʌdi/noun
उच्चारण अन्डस्टडी
स्थानापन्न अभिनेता, एवज़ी कलाकार
Core word
noun
- 1
[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
verb
- 1
[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.