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learn vs understudy

understudy vs learn

learn is not a noun while understudy is a noun.

learn and understudy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
learn No No Yes No
understudy Yes No Yes No
As verbs, understudy is a hyponym of learn; that is, understudy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than learn:
  • learn: commit to memory; learn by heart
  • understudy: be an understudy or alternate for a role
Other hyponyms of learn include alternate.
learn (noun) understudy (noun)
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
learn (verb) understudy (verb)
gain knowledge or skills be an understudy or alternate for a role
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
be a student of a certain subject
commit to memory; learn by heart
impart skills or knowledge to
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Difference between learn and understudy

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