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UPSTAGE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word upstage. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word upstage. (close relations)
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excel
verb, nounv, n
verb

• distinguish oneself

outclass
verbv
verb

• cause to appear in a lower class

outdo
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• get the better of

outperform
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outplay
verbv
verb

• excel or defeat in a game

outshine
verbv
verb

• shine brighter than

• attract more attention and praise than others

outsmart
verbv
verb

• beat through cleverness and wit

• defeat by more skillful maneuvering

outstrip
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• go far ahead of

outwit
verbv
verb

• beat through cleverness and wit

overshadow
verbv
verb

• be greater in significance than

• make appear small by comparison

• cast a shadow upon

surpass
verbv
verb

• distinguish oneself

• be or do something to a greater degree

• move past

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

top
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

noun

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

verb

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

aloof
adjectiveadj
adverb

• in an aloof manner

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

distant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

• far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

• separate or apart in time

• located far away spatially

Best Hypernyms For UPSTAGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for upstage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
displace handle move outshine part portion treat
Phrases (1)
do by

Alternatives for EXCEL

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