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scene
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- pronunciation:
- sin
- phrases:
- behind the scenes
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), 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: |
a segment of a movie or play that goes on without interruption until the next segment begins.
The final scene of the movie was quite touching.I liked the scene in the play where the detective solves the case.- synonyms:
- episode
- similar words:
- take
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| definition 4: |
a formal subdivision of an act in a play.
Little action takes place in Act 1, 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: |
a center of activity or interest.
The arts scene is always a topic of discussion at these parties.This section reports on the political scene in the capital.He became part of the music scene in Nashville but never became famous in his own right.- 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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