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Helper vs Understudy - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between helper and understudy

is that helper is one who helps; an aide while understudy is a performer who understudies; a standby.

As a verb understudy is

to study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.

helper

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who helps; an aide.
  • (Singapore) A person who does cleaning and cooking in a family, or in a market.

    • understudy

    English

    Verb

  • to study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required
  • to act as an understudy (to someone)

    • Noun

    (understudies)
  • a performer who understudies; a standby

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