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UPSTAGE

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Upstage.

How to pronounce upstage:

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Upstage - as an adjective

Of the back half of a stage

Example: "She crossed to the upstage chair forcing the lead to turn his back to the audience"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
downstage

Upstage - as a noun

The rear part of the stage

Upstage - as an adverb

At or toward the rear of the stage

Example: "The dancers were directed to move upstage"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
downstage

Upstage - as an adjective satellite

Remote in manner

Example: "Stood apart with aloof dignity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aloofdistant

Upstage - as a verb

Treat snobbishly, put in one's place

Move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience

Steal the show, draw attention to oneself away from someone else

Example: "When the dog entered the stage, he upstaged the actress"

Example Sentences

"The upstage is the area of the stage farthest from the audience."
"The actor moved to the upstage to deliver his lines."
"The spotlight was focused on the upstage during the performance."
"The props were placed at the upstage for the next scene."
"The director instructed the actors to exit through the upstage."
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Word Game Points

Is UPSTAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upstage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPSTAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is UPSTAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upstage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPSTAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is UPSTAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upstage is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPSTAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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