cues

nounsignal to act

Synonyms for cues

noun signal to act

Word Origin & History

"stage direction," 1550s, from Q, which was used 16c., 17c. in stage plays to indicate actors' entrances, probably as an abbreviation of Latin quando "when" (see quandary) or a similar Latin adverb. Shakespeare has it as both Q and cue.

Example Sentences for cues

I knew nothing of all this, and wondered who was to give me the cues for Agns.

I looked round for my partner who was to give me my cues, and together we made our entry.

A dozen cues stood upright in a military position on a stand.

But, while we have time, tell me my cues, for I share your opinion of the Duke of Alva.

Cues had to be given him to distinguish this among his crowded memories.

And women generally take their cues from men, little as they suspect it.

There were eight or ten men in the room, and suddenly there was silence among the cues.

Then they arranged their cues, and Billy stepped into the next room.

Almost scornfully she took her cues and walked through her part.

Fellows were pushing into the room with cues in their hands and their coats off.

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Synonyms for cues