Synonyms of understudies

understudies 1 of 2

noun

plural of understudy

1

as in alternates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alternates
• replacements
• substitutes
• stand-ins
• backups
• assistants
• reserves
• subs
• apologies
• makeshifts
• delegates
• factors
• fill-ins
• assignees
• representatives
• attorneys
• reliefs
• surrogates
• proxies
• agents
• reps
• pinch hitters
• procurators
• deputies
• designated hitters
• stopgaps
• envoys
• commissaries
• successors
• covers
• locum tenentes
• relievers
• seconds
• superseders

2

as in scene-stealers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scene-stealers
• monologists
• comedians
• doubles
• farceurs
• supernumeraries
• tragedians
• prima donnas
• spear-carriers
• monologuists
• masqueraders
• extras
• tragediennes
• impressionists
• posers
• apers
• costars
• buffoons
• walk-ons
• imitators
• co-actors
• co-stars
• hams
• pantomimists
• maskers
• clowns
• personators
• apes
• mimes
• stooges
• pantomimes
• harlequins
• coactors
• zanies
• mimics
• leading men
• stars
• leading ladies
• leads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonactors

understudies

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of understudy

as in substitutes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitutes
• subs
• takes over
• stands in
• pinch-hits
• fills in
• spells
• covers
• steps in
• relieves
• doubles (as)