cue
Meaning
A cue is a signal or prompt that guides someone to take action or respond in a particular way.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "cue" with "queue," which refers to a line of people or things waiting for their turn.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sophie
stood
at
the
front
of
the
classroom
with
her
notes
ready
and
felt
nervous
.
When
the
teacher
nodded
,
it
was
the
cue
for
her
to
begin
her
short
presentation
about
local
festivals
.
She
spoke
slowly
at
first
,
then
became
more
confident
as
she
remembered
the
facts
she
had
learned
.
A
few
classmates
smiled
and
asked
questions
,
which
helped
the
atmosphere
feel
friendly
.
Afterwards
,
Sophie
felt
proud
,
and
she
thought
that
practice
before
class
had
been
worth
the
effort
.
Common Phrases
visual cue
verbal cue
social cue
Synonyms
Related Words
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