understudy
verb (used with object)
to learn (a role) in order to replace the regular actor or actress when necessary.
is understudying
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present progressiveof understudy (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Taylor said that when Mr. Novak is understudying a dance, he will have Mr. Novak sit next to him in the studio to hear his comments.
From New York Times ● May 18, 2018
