B2noun 2K

Scenario

🇬🇧 UK /["/səˈnɑːriəʊ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/səˈnæriəʊ/"]/

Meaning of Scenario

a description of how things might happen in the future

In simple words: A situation or event that you can imagine, often used for planning or thinking about something.

Scenario in a sentence

• Let me suggest a **possible scenario**.
• The **worst-case scenario** *(= the worst possible thing that could happen)* would be for the factory to be closed down.
• a **nightmare scenario**
• Similar scenarios are playing out across the country.
• The more likely scenario is that interest rates will rise.
• Under any of these scenarios, the company will run into debt.

How to use Scenario

Use 'scenario' in discussions involving plans, possibilities, or hypothetical situations. It is appropriate in both everyday conversations and professional settings, but avoid using it in very casual or informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Remember 'scenario' as a 'scene' of events happening one after another.

Related words

Collocations with Scenario

• likely
• plausible
• possible
• consider
• imagine
• construct
• play out
• unfold
• in a/​the scenario
• under a/​the scenario

Synonyms for Scenario

• synopsis

Opposites of Scenario

• certainty
• inevitable

Common mistakes with Scenario

• Confused with 'scene' – 'scenario' refers to a situation, while 'scene' refers to a specific part of a story.
• Using 'scenarios' as a singular noun – remember it can be both singular and plural.
• Omitting context – learners often forget to provide a background when using 'scenario'.

Frequently asked questions about Scenario

What does Scenario mean?

A situation or event that you can imagine, often used for planning or thinking about something.

What is the definition of Scenario?

a description of how things might happen in the future

How do you use Scenario in a sentence?

Let me suggest a **possible scenario**.

Can you give another example of Scenario?

The **worst-case scenario** *(= the worst possible thing that could happen)* would be for the factory to be closed down.

What are synonyms for Scenario?

Common alternatives include synopsis.

What is the opposite of Scenario?

Opposite meanings include certainty, inevitable.

What words go with Scenario?

It commonly pairs with likely, plausible, possible, consider, imagine, construct, play out, unfold, in a/​the scenario, under a/​the scenario.

What are common mistakes when using Scenario?

Confused with 'scene' – 'scenario' refers to a situation, while 'scene' refers to a specific part of a story. Using 'scenarios' as a singular noun – remember it can be both singular and plural. Omitting context – learners often forget to provide a background when using 'scenario'.

How do you pronounce Scenario?

US: /["/səˈnæriəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/səˈnɑːriəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Scenario?

Use 'scenario' in discussions involving plans, possibilities, or hypothetical situations. It is appropriate in both everyday conversations and professional settings, but avoid using it in very casual or informal contexts.

What CEFR level is Scenario?

"Scenario" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.