Looking for the meaning of the word UPSTAGE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of UPSTAGE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Upstage
Speech Type: Verb
ˌʌpˈsteɪdʒ
divert attention from (someone) towards oneself
Short Definition:divert attention from someone towards oneself
Examples:- they were totally upstaged by their co-star in the film
(of an actor) move towards the back of a stage to make (another actor) face away from the audience
Short Definition:make another actor face away from audience
Examples:- when he tried to upstage her she sauntered down to the front of the stage
Word: Upstage
Speech Type: Adverb
ˌʌpˈsteɪdʒ
at or towards the back of a stage
Short Definition:at or towards back of stage
Examples:- Hamlet turns to face upstage
- most of the action remains upstage
Word: Upstage
Speech Type: Adjective
ˌʌpˈsteɪdʒ
situated or occurring at the back of a stage
Short Definition:at back of theatre stage
Examples:- an upstage exit
superior; aloof
Short Definition:superior
Examples:- this upstage reserve is rather ridiculous
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