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I'm reasonably good at talking onstage, but actually holding court in a pub is all to do with power dynamics which I don't think has anything to do with fiction.
Ned Beauman

Meaning of "onstage" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ONSTAGE

onstage  [ˌɒnˈsteɪdʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ONSTAGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Onstage is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES ONSTAGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of onstage in the English dictionary

The definition of onstage in the dictionary is on the stage, in a theatre, concert hall, etc, as for a performance.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ONSTAGE


age
eɪdʒ
backstage
ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ
cage
keɪdʒ
downstage
ˈdaʊnˈsteɪdʒ
engage
ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ
gauge
ɡeɪdʒ
interstage
ˈɪntəˌsteɪdʒ
multistage
ˈmʌltɪˌsteɪdʒ
offstage
ˈɒfˈsteɪdʒ
Osage
əʊˈseɪdʒ
outrage
ˈaʊtˌreɪdʒ
page
peɪdʒ
rage
reɪdʒ
restage
riːˈsteɪdʒ
sage
seɪdʒ
stage
steɪdʒ
substage
ˈsʌbˌsteɪdʒ
teenage
ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ
underage
ˌʌndərˈeɪdʒ
upstage
ˈʌpˈsteɪdʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ONSTAGE

onrush
onrushing
ONS
onset
onsetter
onsetting
onshore
onshoring
onside
onslaught
onstream
Ont.
Ontarian
Ontario
Ontarioan
ontic
ontically
onto
ontogenesis
ontogenetic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ONSTAGE

advantage
apron stage
arena stage
centre stage
committee stage
fare stage
forestage
hostage
key stage
landing stage
lastage
natural wastage
planning stage
postage
proof of postage
proof stage
report stage
sound stage
the stage
wastage
zero stage

Synonyms and antonyms of onstage in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «onstage» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ONSTAGE

Find out the translation of onstage to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of onstage from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «onstage» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

上舞台地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

a escena
570 millions of speakers

English

onstage
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मंच पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على خشبة المسرح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на сцене
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

no palco
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মঞ্চে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur scène
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

atas pentas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf die Bühne
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

舞台上で
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무대 위에서
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Onstage
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên sân khấu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மேடையில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑनस्टेज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sahnede
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sulla scena
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na scenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на сцені
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe scena
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

onstage
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verhoog
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

onstagen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

onstage
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of onstage

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ONSTAGE»

The term «onstage» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.940 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ONSTAGE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «onstage» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «onstage» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about onstage

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10 QUOTES WITH «ONSTAGE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word onstage.
1
Scott Adsit
I've heard New York actors say Chicago actors intimidate them because apparently we're the real nitty-gritty actors who're in a town where being onstage doesn't necessarily get you anything except your craft.
2
Jason Aldean
People see you onstage and the glamorous side, but they don't see you traveling 600 miles a night, eating truck stop food and spending by yourself staring at walls.
3
Rick Allen
I think my perception of my own life is different and the fact that Lauren and myself are together. I've never felt this free or happy and so that permeates onto my onstage persona and to my working environment.
4
Frankie Avalon
I like that because the fans want to see onstage what they know so well from the big screen.
5
Ned Beauman
I'm reasonably good at talking onstage, but actually holding court in a pub is all to do with power dynamics which I don't think has anything to do with fiction.
6
Aloe Blacc
I continue to write songs that are topically related to social, political and economic issues of our time, but I also recognize that onstage, I have a lot of fun and audiences have a lot of fun, so I'm trying to package the messages in music and sounds that are fun to perform and fun to listen to.
7
Meredith Brooks
I was either going onstage or going into an interview or getting on a plane. You can't really feel everything fully when you don't have the time to process.
8
Norbert Leo Butz
I was in the original cast of 'Wicked', and that got a bad review in 'The New York Times,' and it's the most successful thing that's ever been put onstage.
9
Norbert Leo Butz
It's thrilling to be onstage and to not know, literally, what the next moment is going to bring. To just submit to the not-knowing-ness of it.
10
Vanessa Carlton
I don't use sex to sell records, obviously, but I'd be lying if I said that I don't feel like I have to make an effort to look good when I go out onstage, to wear something pretty.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ONSTAGE»

Discover the use of onstage in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to onstage and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Acting: Onstage and Off
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Robert Barton, 2011
2
Onstage, Offstage
He has captured hearts everywhere with his classic style. Now, for the first time ever, Grammy Award–winning singer Michael Bublé offers fans an all-access, behind-the-scenes glimpse at his private life, onstage and off.
Michael Bublé, 2011
3
Onstage with Grieg: Interpreting His Piano Music
" --Notes Reading Onstage with Grieg is almost like taking a private lesson with Einar Steen-Nøkleberg, internationally acclaimed pianist and premier interpreter of Grieg.
Einar Steen-Nøkleberg, 1997
4
Shiva Onstage: Uday Shankar's Company of Hindu Dancers and ...
Bringing together numerous reviews on Shankar and early ethnographic writings, this book examines the distinct image - often spiritually-biased - of dance and music from India held by the West at the beginning of the 20th century: an image ...
Diana Brenscheidt gen. Jost, 2011
5
Voice: Onstage and Off
This second edition is extensively illustrated and accompanied by an all-new website, full of audio and text resources, including:Extensive teacher guides including.
Robert Barton, Rocco dal Vera, 2011
6
On Singing Onstage
Time and time again his advice and training have resulted in actors moving from non-musical theatre into musicals with ease and expertise. Short of taking classes, this book is a must." Harold Prince
David Craig, 2000
7
National Abjection: The Asian American Body Onstage
Finally, Shimakawa considers Asian Americanness in the context of globalization by meditating on the work of Ping Chong, particularly his East-West Quartet./div
Karen Shimakawa, 2002
8
Voice: Onstage and Off
This second edition is extensively illustrated and accompanied by an all-new website, full of audio and text resources, including: extensive teacher guides including sample syllabi, scheduling options, and ways of adapting to varying ...
Robert Barton, Rocco Dal Vera, 2011
9
The Onstage Christ: Studies in the Persistence of a Theme
Ditsky closely examines thirteen modern plays to elaborate patterns of "Christ-presence" as sacrificial victim, teacher, redeemer, benefactor, or martyr in a study ranging in time from Isben's The Wild Duck to Albee's The Zoo Story and ...
John Ditsky, 1980
10
Directing Shakespeare: A Scholar Onstage
"Professor Homan recounts the experience of staging King Lear accompanied by a musical score for piano, violin, and cello played live onstage.
Sidney Homan, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ONSTAGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term onstage is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Taylor Swift brought Walk The Moon onstage at Gillette
Walk The Moon joined Taylor Swift to belt out “Shut Up and Dance” at the first of her two sold-out shows at Gillette Stadium on Friday night. «Boston.com, Jul 15»
2
Ed Sheeran recalls gross story about onstage accident
In a recent video interview, Sheeran reveals that he farts on stage “all the time, all the time” — and one time it went beyond that: “I actually once ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
3
They Keep Coming Back! Onstage Couples Who Have Stayed …
Jose Llana stepping into the role of the King of Siam in the Tony-winning revival of The King and I marks a reunion for Llana and his onstage ... «Playbill.com, Jul 15»
4
Watch Jimmy Fallon and the Roots Join U2 Onstage at Madison …
Jimmy Fallon was feeling more musical than usual Wednesday night, and he wasn't about to let a broken finger stop him from rocking out. «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
5
A New Hedwig in Town! See the Very First Onstage Shots of Taye …
The Broadway premiere of the cult rock musical began previews March 29, 2014, at the Belasco, prior to an official opening April 22 with Neil ... «Playbill.com, Jul 15»
6
Online Gambling Might Be GOP Debate Topic with Donald Trump …
But if the field of candidates is attacking Donald Trump–which is likely–then one way to strike back at half of his opponents onstage that night is ... «LegalUSPokerSites.com, Jul 15»
7
Meek Mill Salutes Drake While Onstage [VIDEO]
But perhaps things in Rap Beef Land are better than we're witnessing after the Philadelphia spitter gave Drizzy a shout-out while onstage last ... «Hip-Hop Wired, Jul 15»
8
Capturing Janis Joplin's intensity onstage takes teamwork — and …
When Janis Joplin sang "take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby," it was just a metaphor. But the rasping, screaming contortions ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
9
Sleater-Slippy:
Carrie Brownstein recovers from mega-tumble onstage at Pitchfork Festival. Carrie Brownstein recovers from mega-tumble onstage at Pitchfork ... «DIY Magazine, Jul 15»
10
"Mary Poppins" Comes Alive Onstage at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
Director Jane Lanier checking last minute details onstage with Mary Poppins herself, played by Halee Shutt, and the Banks children. «Northeast Indiana Public Radio, Jul 15»

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