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Stages

Verb / ˈsteɪdʒʌz / / ˈsteɪdʒɪz / Another word for stages — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a point or period in a process or development

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Common collocations

  • developmental stages
  • final stages
  • early stages
  • later stages
  • different stages
  • next stage
  • stage fright
  • stage presence

Word family

noun stage
verb stage
adjective staged

Usage note

While 'stages' often refers to distinct periods in a process, it can also refer to a raised platform for performances. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The project is in its final stages.
  2. The rocket is in the launch stage.
  3. I'm at the stage where I'm deciding what college to attend.
  4. The disease progresses through different stages.
  5. The play has five acts and many stages.

Quotes

  • All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts. - William Shakespeare
  • Life is a stage, and whether you are an actor or an audience member, you have a role to play. - T.F. Hodge
  • The stage is a magic circle where only the most real things happen, a neutral territory outside the jurisdiction of Fate. - Jean Giraudoux

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