stage

Definition

Examples

The project is still in the early stage of development.

Word Family

Synonyms

• phaseany distinct time period in a sequence of events
• stepany maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
• platforma raised horizontal surface

Collocations

• Easy on the stage
  indicating position, contact, or basis regarding the stage
• Medium early stage of product development
  describing early stage of product development (at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time)
• Hard set the stage for multilateral negotiations
  to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding the stage for multilateral negotiations
• Very Hard stage-manage a rehearsed public appearance
  a collocation phrase: stage-manage a rehearsed public appearance