Dictionary Check: upstage

"upstage" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

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:
adjective

remote in manner

Example: "stood apart with aloof dignity"
Synonyms:
noun

the rear part of the stage

adverb

at or toward the rear of the stage

Example: "the dancers were directed to move upstage"
Antonyms:
verb

treat snobbishly, put in one's place

verb

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

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