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scene
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- pronunciation:
- sin
- phrases:
- behind the scenes
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the place where any event occurs.
The murderer returned to the scene of the crime.An ambulance rushed to the scene of the accident.- synonyms:
- locale, location, site
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definition 2: |
a particular view or picture, as in a painting or photograph.
The artist painted many street scenes.- synonyms:
- view
- similar words:
- vista
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definition 3: |
an uninterrupted episode in a film or play.
The final scene of the movie was quite touching.- synonyms:
- episode
- similar words:
- take
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definition 4: |
a subdivision of an act in a play.
Little action takes place in Scene One, but there is much dialogue.
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definition 5: |
an emotional outburst or other embarrassing or disturbing display.
The spoiled child made quite a scene in the store when his mother refused to buy him the toy he wanted.- synonyms:
- display, fit
- similar words:
- riot
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definition 6: |
the location or setting of a story, as in a poem, play, or novel.
The scene is a country house on a lake where the main character's aunt lives.- synonyms:
- backdrop, locale, location, setting
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definition 7: |
an area of interest or activity.
The arts scene is always a topic of discussion at these parties.This section reports on the political scene in the capital.- synonyms:
- arena, region, sphere
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definition 8: |
a public disturbance caused by someone's emotional outburst or by a shocking or startling occurrence or display.
The woman threatened to cause a scene if the manager did not do as she asked.The loose squirrel caused quite a crazy scene at the restaurant. |
related words: |
act, arena, department, landscape, locality, location, milieu, outlook, place, prospect, tantrum, theater |
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phrase: |
behind the scenes |
The words scene and seen (past participle of "see 1") sound alike but have different meanings.
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