How Do You Spell UPSTAGE?

Pronunciation: [ʌpstˈe͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Upstage is a theater term used to describe the area of the stage located further away from the audience. When actors move upstage, they are moving towards the back of the stage. The spelling "upstage" is phonetically transcribed as /ʌp.steɪdʒ/, with the stressed syllable being "up" (/ʌp/). This word comes from the combination of "up" and "stage", indicating movement further back on the theater stage. The spelling of "upstage" can be confusing due to the presence of the silent letter "p", but it is an important term for those working in theater.

UPSTAGE Meaning and Definition

1. Upstage, as a verb, refers to the act of diverting attention away from someone else by drawing attention to oneself, often by displaying superior skill or by being more deliberately dramatic or noticeable. It typically involves attempting to outdo or overshadow others in a competitive or attention-seeking manner. This term originates from the theater, where the "upstage" area refers to the part of the stage furthest from the audience. Actors who are positioned upstage tend to draw focus and attention, while those downstage may appear less prominent. Consequently, "upstaging" someone often involves deliberately stealing the limelight or shifting the focus away from others to oneself, sometimes to the detriment of the overall performance or situation.

   Furthermore, the term "upstage" is also used as an adjective, describing something that is positioned or occurring at or towards the rear of a stage. In theatrical context, it can be used to differentiate between areas of the stage, such as "upstage" and "downstage." Figuratively, "upstage" can also be used to describe a person who is emotionally distant or avoids interpersonal connections, maintaining a reserve or aloof demeanor.

   Overall, "upstage" encompasses multiple meanings related to commanding attention, dominating a performance, or creating distance. It is commonly used in the context of theater, but can also be applied figuratively to describe behaviors, actions, or situations in other domains.

Common Misspellings for UPSTAGE

• upstaies
• upsate
• estage
• upstais
• upstaire
• pstage
• upstars
• upstat
• psotage
• upste
• upscae
• pastage
• apssage
• unstagee
• unstagd
• upstag
• upstege
• uppstager
• Unstade
• unsuage
• upstaay
• upsterge
• ustace
• Tupotage
• Upstude
• upsteager
• upstageri
• Upstagey
• Uppstagge
• Uppstagee
• upstaem

Etymology of UPSTAGE

The word "upstage" comes from the world of theater and originated in the early 19th century.

In traditional theater, the stage is slanted, so the higher end is referred to as the "upstage" area. Actors who move towards the back of the stage are said to be moving "upstage".

The term "upstage" itself is derived from the two words "up" and "stage". "Up" refers to the higher area of the stage, and "stage" refers to the platform where theatrical performances occur. The combination of these words resulted in the term "upstage", which specifically describes the area behind the actor and away from the audience.

Over time, the term "upstage" has also gained a figurative meaning.

Similar spelling words for UPSTAGE

• upstager,
• upstair,
• upstanding,
• upstate,
• upstream,
• upstairs,
• upstroke,
• upstart,
• upset.

Plural form of UPSTAGE is UPSTAGES

Conjugate verb Upstage

CONDITIONAL

I would upstage

you would upstage

he/she/it would upstage

we would upstage

they would upstage

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be upstaging

you would be upstaging

he/she/it would be upstaging

we would be upstaging

they would be upstaging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have upstage

you would have upstage

he/she/it would have upstage

we would have upstage

they would have upstage

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been upstaging

you would have been upstaging

he/she/it would have been upstaging

we would have been upstaging

they would have been upstaging

FUTURE

I will upstage

you will upstage

he/she/it will upstage

we will upstage

they will upstage

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be upstaging

you will be upstaging

he/she/it will be upstaging

we will be upstaging

they will be upstaging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have upstaged

you will have upstaged

he/she/it will have upstaged

we will have upstaged

they will have upstaged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been upstaging

you will have been upstaging

he/she/it will have been upstaging

we will have been upstaging

they will have been upstaging

IMPERATIVE

you upstage

we let´s upstage

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to upstage

PAST

I upstaged

you upstaged

he/she/it upstaged

we upstaged

they upstaged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was upstaging

you were upstaging

he/she/it was upstaging

we were upstaging

they were upstaging

PAST PARTICIPLE

upstaged

PAST PERFECT

I had upstaged

you had upstaged

he/she/it had upstaged

we had upstaged

they had upstaged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been upstaging

you had been upstaging

he/she/it had been upstaging

we had been upstaging

they had been upstaging

PRESENT

I upstage

you upstage

he/she/it upstages

we upstage

they upstage

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am upstaging

you are upstaging

he/she/it is upstaging

we are upstaging

they are upstaging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

upstaging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have upstaged

you have upstaged

he/she/it has upstaged

we have upstaged

they have upstaged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been upstaging

you have been upstaging

he/she/it has been upstaging

we have been upstaging

they have been upstaging

I would have upstaged

we would have upstaged

you would have upstaged

he/she/it would have upstaged

they would have upstaged