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outshine vs upstage

upstage vs outshine

outshine is not a noun while upstage is a noun.

outshine is not an adjective while upstage is an adjective.

outshine and upstage both are verbs.

outshine is not an adverb while upstage is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outshine No No Yes No
upstage Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, upstage is a hyponym of outshine; that is, upstage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than outshine:
  • outshine: attract more attention and praise than others
  • upstage: steal the show, draw attention to oneself away from someone else
outshine (noun) upstage (noun)
the rear part of the stage
outshine (adjective) upstage (adjective)
of the back half of a stage
remote in manner
outshine (verb) upstage (verb)
attract more attention and praise than others steal the show, draw attention to oneself away from someone else
shine brighter than move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience
treat snobbishly, put in one's place
outshine (adverb) upstage (adverb)
at or toward the rear of the stage
Difference between outshine and upstage

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