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cue Synonyms

Another word for cue

Choosing another word for cue depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A word, action, or signal given to an actor or performer to enter or begin speaking; more broadly, any signal or hint that prompts someone to act.

Usage Example

"The sudden drop in conversation was our signal to leave the party."

Strongest
signal
prompt
Strong
hint
sign
reminder
nod
Weak
clue

• verb (Context 2)

To give a signal or prompt to an actor, musician, or other person to begin an action or speech.

Usage Example

"The stage manager cued the lighting technician right as the curtain rose."

Strongest
prompt
signal
Strong
motion
alert

• noun (Context 3)

A long, tapered wooden or composite rod used to strike the ball in billiards, pool, and snooker.

Usage Example

"She chalked the tip of her cue stick carefully before lining up the final shot."

Strongest
cue stick

• verb (Context 4)

To set a piece of audio or video equipment in readiness to play a particular section.

Usage Example

"The sound engineer cued the opening track for the radio broadcast."

Strongest
cue up

• Nearby Words

cuddliness
cuddly
cudgel
cue
cueball
cuenca
cuff

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cue
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