backstage

CEFRC2

/bækˈsteɪd͡ʒ/

adverb · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In the area behind the stage in a theater.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Happening behind the scenes and not seen by the public.

Examples

  • Tom went backstage to see if he could meet some of the band members.

  • He went backstage after the show.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. Secret, concealed from the public.

  2. Towards the area behind the stage.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Relating to, or situated in the area behind a stage.

More examples

In context

  • Another broad issue regarding the physical setting involves decisions about the setting's frontstage and backstage.

  • Backstage I'm lonely, backstage I cry / You've gone away and each night I seem to die a little

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

After the final curtain fell, the actors retreated blank to remove their costumes.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adverb

From back + stage.