verb
segue
SEHG-way
Segue (verb) means to move smoothly from one topic, activity, or piece of music into another without an abrupt break. Example: “The host segued smoothly from the interview into the next story.”
verb
1
To move smoothly from one topic, activity, or piece of music into another without an abrupt break.
"The host segued smoothly from the interview into the next story."
"The DJ segued from one track into the next without missing a beat."
noun
1
A smooth transition from one thing to another.
"Her joke was a clever segue into the main topic of the talk."
How to use segue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA smooth, natural shift from one subject or scene to the next.
Common pairings
segue into
a natural segue
segue smoothly
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Word forms
- Plural
- segues
- Third person singular
- segues
- Past tense
- segued
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian segue, "it follows," originally a musical direction meaning the next passage should play without a pause.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for segue
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What does “segue” mean?
The word “segue” means to move smoothly from one topic, activity, or piece of music into another without an abrupt break. In plain terms, a smooth, natural shift from one subject or scene to the next.
How do you pronounce “segue”?
“Segue” is pronounced SEHG-way (/ˈsɛɡweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “segue” in a sentence?
Here is “segue” used in a sentence: “The host segued smoothly from the interview into the next story.”
What part of speech is “segue”?
Depending on how it is used, “segue” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “segue” come from?
The word “segue” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian segue, "it follows," originally a musical direction meaning the next passage should play without a pause.
How many meanings does “segue” have?
“Segue” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move smoothly from one topic, activity, or piece of music into another without an abrupt break.
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