adj, adv, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The part of a stage that is closest to the audience or camera. uncountable
2. 2
   the front half of the stage (as seen from the audience) wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To restage downward; to restage (a case of a disease, usually a cancer) to a lower stage than that found at last assessment (compare upstage). transitive

Adjective

1. 1
   At the front of a stage.

Adjective

1. 1
   of the front half of a stage wordnet

Adverb

1. 1
   Toward or at the front of a theatrical stage.
2. 2
   Towards a motion-picture or television camera.

Adverb

1. 1
   at or toward the front of the stage wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

backstagebehind the scenesupstage

Antonyms

All antonyms

upstage

Etymology

From down- + stage.

Related phrases

center stagemotion picturestage leftstage right

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