(n) a substitute actor
(vb) to study for the role of another actor, in case they cannot perform their part
(vb) to study for the role of another actor, in case they cannot perform their part
"Why should we rehearse together ?" the actress said with contempt, "You're just an understudy!"
Director: She can't make it to the play! What do we do??
Student: I can cover for her; I understudied.
Director: She can't make it to the play! What do we do??
Student: I can cover for her; I understudied.
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You are telling a story and your friend, who hasn't responded the entire time, suddenly chimes in with "I understand that."
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Seeing the relative merits of both Aerosmith and the White Stripes, John was the understandwich in what he considered an unnecessary argument.
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