stage synonyms

stage

n.

  1. The theater

    boards, scene, parascene, limelight*, spotlight*; see also drama 1.

  2. A platform

    frame, scaffold, staging; see platform 1.

  3. A level, period, or degree

    grade, plane, step; see degree 1.

by easy stages

easily, gently, taking one's time*, one stop at a time; see slowly.

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