footlights
/ (ˈfʊtˌlaɪts) /
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pl n theatre
lights set in a row along the front of the stage floor and shielded on the audience side
informal the acting profession; the stage
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QUIZ YOURSELF ON “THEIR,” “THERE,” AND “THEY’RE”
Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.
Question 1 of 7
Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?
Words nearby footlights
footle, footless, footlet, foot level, footlight, footlights, foot line, footling, footling presentation, footlocker, footlong
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