upstage
/ʌpˈsteɪdʒ/
verb
- To draw attention away from someone else, especially in a performance or social situation.
- He tried to upstage his colleague during the presentation by interrupting.
- The puppy upstaged everyone at the wedding by running down the aisle.
- The young singer upstaged the famous star with her amazing voice.
Synonyms
adverb
- Toward or at the back part of a theater stage.
- The actor moved upstage to make room for the dancers.
- She stood upstage, waiting for her cue to enter.
- The director asked the cast to walk upstage during the final scene.
Antonyms
adjective
- Located at or relating to the back part of a theater stage.
- He took an upstage position to observe the entire scene.
- The upstage area was decorated with a large painting.
- The upstage lights were dimmed for the dramatic moment.
noun
- The part of a theater stage that is farthest from the audience.
- She walked from the downstage to the upstage slowly.
- The props were stored in the upstage during the performance.
- The upstage was used for the shadow play.