A2noun 1K

Stage

🇬🇧 UK /["/steɪdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/steɪdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Stage

a period or state that something/somebody passes through while developing or making progress

In simple words: A flat area where performances happen, like plays or concerts.

Stage in a sentence

• The concert will take place on a big stage.
• She stepped onto the stage to give her speech.
• This is just the first stage of the project.
• Their relationship is at an important stage of development.
• Many actors perform on stage in front of a live audience.

How to use Stage

Use 'stage' when talking about theater or events. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in very informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a theater stage where actors perform.

Related words

Collocations with Stage

• distinct
• beginning
• early
• go through
• move through
• pass through
• at a/​the stage
• by stages
• during a/​the stage
• the beginning of a stage
• the end of a stage
• a stage further
• distinct
• beginning
• early
• go through
• move through
• pass through
• at a/​the stage
• by stages
• during a/​the stage
• the beginning of a stage
• the end of a stage
• a stage further
• centre/​center
• main
• empty
• go on
• hit
• step on
• musical
• play
• production
• the back of the stage
• the edge of the stage
• the front of the stage
• centre/​center
• main
• empty
• go on
• hit
• step on
• musical
• play
• production
• the back of the stage
• the edge of the stage
• the front of the stage
• centre/​center
• main
• empty
• go on
• hit
• step on
• musical
• play
• production
• the back of the stage
• the edge of the stage
• the front of the stage

Synonyms for Stage

• phase

Opposites of Stage

• audience
• backstage

Common mistakes with Stage

• Confused with 'stage' as a verb meaning to present something.
• Using 'stage' when referring to a physical location in informal contexts.
• Omitting the context, leading to ambiguity with other meanings (like phases of development).

Frequently asked questions about Stage

What does Stage mean?

A flat area where performances happen, like plays or concerts.

What is the definition of Stage?

a period or state that something/somebody passes through while developing or making progress

How do you use Stage in a sentence?

The concert will take place on a big stage.

Can you give another example of Stage?

She stepped onto the stage to give her speech.

What are synonyms for Stage?

Common alternatives include phase.

What is the opposite of Stage?

Opposite meanings include audience, backstage.

What words go with Stage?

It commonly pairs with distinct, beginning, early, go through, move through, pass through, at a/​the stage, by stages, during a/​the stage, the beginning of a stage, the end of a stage, a stage further, distinct, beginning, early, go through, move through, pass through, at a/​the stage, by stages, during a/​the stage, the beginning of a stage, the end of a stage, a stage further, centre/​center, main, empty, go on, hit, step on, musical, play, production, the back of the stage, the edge of the stage, the front of the stage, centre/​center, main, empty, go on, hit, step on, musical, play, production, the back of the stage, the edge of the stage, the front of the stage, centre/​center, main, empty, go on, hit, step on, musical, play, production, the back of the stage, the edge of the stage, the front of the stage.

What are common mistakes when using Stage?

Confused with 'stage' as a verb meaning to present something. Using 'stage' when referring to a physical location in informal contexts. Omitting the context, leading to ambiguity with other meanings (like phases of development).

How do you pronounce Stage?

US: /["/steɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/steɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Stage?

Use 'stage' when talking about theater or events. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in very informal conversations.

What CEFR level is Stage?

"Stage" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.