Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
upstage
verb
/ˈʌpˌsteɪdʒ/
Definition
To move to a position behind someone on stage, often resulting in the other person being less visible.
Examples
- The actor tried not to upstage his co-star during the performance.
- She always manages to upstage me at parties with her stories.
Meaning
Upstage can also refer to diverting attention away from someone, especially in a social or performance context.
Synonyms
- Overtake
- Outshine
- Diminish
