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understudy

noun

Synonyms of understudy

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 as in alternate

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for understudy

alternate

2 as in double

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for understudy

double

comedian,
farceur

monologuist
(or monologist)

coactor,
costar

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for understudy

nonactor

understudy

verb

Synonyms of understudy (Entry 2 of 2)

as in substitute, cover

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for understudy

relieve,
spell

double (as)

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