Understudy

v. t. & i.	1.	(Theater) To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
n.	1.	One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.

Noun	1.	understudy - an actor able to replace a regular performer when required Synonyms: standby
Verb	1.	understudy - be an understudy or alternate for a role Synonyms: alternate

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