Synonyms for
Cues
Definition
A cue is a signal or hint that tells someone what to do next.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- take your cues from
- give cues
- stage cues
- acting cues
- follow the cues
- missed the cues
- verbal cues
- non-verbal cues
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'cue' refers to a signal or prompt. As a verb, it means to give a signal or prompt. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between its noun and verb forms.
Example sentences
- The coach gave the soccer player a cue to pass the ball.
- The magician's assistant received a cue to bring out the rabbit.
- The teacher gave the student a cue to begin their presentation.
- The DJ cued up the next song.
- The stage manager gave the actors a cue to enter.
Quotes
The best actors instinctively feel out what the other actors need, and they just accommodate it. It's instinctive to react to what the person you're working with is doing.
The cue for sunset would be a little bit of pink in the sky - yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, yeah, and then the sun sets.
I've always been able to pick up what other people want to do. Sometimes I hear music in my head, and I just respond to it.