onstage
Onstage (adj) means taking place on the visible part of a stage, in front of an audience. Example: “The onstage kiss got a huge round of applause.”
How to use onstage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening in view of the audience, on the stage itself — as opposed to backstage.
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Etymology
From on + stage.
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What does “onstage” mean?
The word “onstage” means taking place on the visible part of a stage, in front of an audience. In plain terms, happening in view of the audience, on the stage itself — as opposed to backstage.
How do you use “onstage” in a sentence?
Here is “onstage” used in a sentence: “The onstage kiss got a huge round of applause.”
What is the opposite of “onstage”?
The opposite of “onstage” — its antonyms — is offstage.
What part of speech is “onstage”?
Depending on how it is used, “onstage” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Is “onstage” a common word?
“Onstage” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “onstage” have?
“Onstage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: taking place on the visible part of a stage, in front of an audience.
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