stage
word
Definition
A stage is a raised area where people perform in a theater or at an event. It can also mean a particular point or period in a process, development, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in two main senses: performance place ('on stage', 'go on stage') and part of a process ('early stage', 'final stage'). For theater/music, use 'stage'; for a level in progress, use collocations like 'at this stage' or 'in the next stage'.
Example Sentences
The project is still in the planning stage.
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The singer walked onto the stage and smiled.
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The children stood on the stage for the school play.
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I was so nervous before going on stage, but the crowd was really kind.
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At this stage, we need more information before we decide anything.
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Her career is at a completely different stage now.
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