Definition of upstage

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  • upstage is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • upstage is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • upstage is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of upstage

  • remote in manner (adjective)

    Examples

    1. he was upstage with strangers

    Synonyms

    1. aloof
    2. distant
  • at or toward the rear of the stage (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the dancers were directed to move upstage
  • move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience (verb)
  • steal the show, draw attention to oneself away from someone else (verb)

    Examples

    1. When the dog entered the stage, he upstaged the actress
  • the rear part of the stage (noun)
  • treat snobbishly, put in one's place (verb)
  • of the back half of a stage ()

    Examples

    1. she crossed to the upstage chair forcing the lead to turn his back to the audience

See definition of upstage in Merriam Webster