cue

Meanings

• Noun

  An object, signal, or action used as a stimulus to elicit a response.

  - "The referee's whistle is a cue for the players to stop."
  - "The actor's line is a cue for the stagehand to bring on the next prop."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cue
queue , new , mew , clue

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Cue (English) : Object, signal, or action used as a stimulus to elicit a response.
   

2. Cue (Pool) : A small white ball used in the game of pool.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Q
   

2. cueball
   

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Variants

List of all variants of cue that leads to same result
cue , cues , cued , cueing , cuing , cue ball , cue balls , cue card , as if on cue , on cue , right on cue , take a cue from , take a/one's cue from , take her cue from , take his cue from , take one's cue from , take their cue from

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Forms

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Cues, Cues in

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old French word 'cu', meaning 'I call'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cue' is often used in the world of theater and music.

2. In the game of pool, the term 'cue' refers to the stick used to hit the balls.

3. The word 'cue' comes from the Old French word 'cu', meaning 'I call'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stimulus: A cue is a type of stimulus that elicits a specific response.

2. Prompt: A cue is a type of prompt that signals an action or response.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'cue' can refer to a line of dialogue or a direction for an actor. In music, it can refer to a musical sign or indication.

How to Memorize "cue"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a referee blowing a whistle, signaling a cue for players to stop.
   - Imagine a director giving an actor a line as a cue for their next action.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cue' with the idea of a signal or prompt.
   - Link the word 'cue' with the idea of eliciting a response.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cues are signals that elicit responses.' to memorize the meaning of the word.
   - Create a visual image of a referee's whistle as a reminder of the meaning of 'cue'.

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