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memorize vs understudy

understudy vs memorize

memorize is not a noun while understudy is a noun.

memorize and understudy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
memorize No No Yes No
understudy Yes No Yes No
As verbs, understudy is a hyponym of memorize; that is, understudy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than memorize:
  • memorize: commit to memory; learn by heart
  • understudy: be an understudy or alternate for a role
Other hyponyms of memorize include alternate.
memorize (noun) understudy (noun)
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
memorize (verb) understudy (verb)
commit to memory; learn by heart be an understudy or alternate for a role
Difference between memorize and understudy

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