A2noun 1K

Scene

🇬🇧 UK /["/siːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/siːn/"]/

Meaning of Scene

the place where something happens, especially something unpleasant

In simple words: A place where something happens, especially in a movie or play.

Scene in a sentence

• The scene of the sunset was breathtaking.
• In the movie, the action scene was very exciting.
• She painted a beautiful scene of the forest.
• The final scene of the play left everyone in tears.
• The crime scene was carefully examined by the detectives.

How to use Scene

Use 'scene' when discussing parts of a movie, play, or any situation. It's neutral, but avoid in very casual talks.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'scene' in a movie; it has a specific setting.

Related words

Collocations with Scene

• accident
• crash
• crime
• attend
• be on
• arrive at
• at the scene
• on the scene
• scene of
• beautiful
• charming
• idyllic
• stare at
• survey
• watch
• occur
• unfold
• be reminiscent of something
• amid scenes of
• in a/​the scene
• scene from
• a change of scene
• opening
• climactic
• final
• act
• play
• rehearse
• feature somebody
• depict something
• show something
• change
• in a/​the scene
• scene between
• behind the scenes
• a change of scene
• opening
• climactic
• final
• act
• play
• rehearse
• feature somebody
• depict something
• show something
• change
• in a/​the scene
• scene between
• behind the scenes
• a change of scene
• burgeoning
• flourishing
• lively
• be involved in
• be part of
• appear on
• on the scene
• onto the scene
• a newcomer to the scene
• not your scene
• beautiful
• charming
• idyllic
• stare at
• survey
• watch
• occur
• unfold
• be reminiscent of something
• amid scenes of
• in a/​the scene
• scene from
• a change of scene
• big
• little
• angry
• cause
• create
• make
• scene between

Synonyms for Scene

• setting
• situation
• locale
• background
• view

Opposites of Scene

• absence
• void

Common mistakes with Scene

• Confused with 'seen' as the past of see.
• Using plural 'scenes' too often when referring to a single event.
• Mixing up with 'scenery' which refers to landscape.

Frequently asked questions about Scene

What does Scene mean?

A place where something happens, especially in a movie or play.

What is the definition of Scene?

the place where something happens, especially something unpleasant

How do you use Scene in a sentence?

The scene of the sunset was breathtaking.

Can you give another example of Scene?

In the movie, the action scene was very exciting.

What are synonyms for Scene?

Common alternatives include setting, situation, locale, background, view.

What is the opposite of Scene?

Opposite meanings include absence, void.

What words go with Scene?

It commonly pairs with accident, crash, crime, attend, be on, arrive at, at the scene, on the scene, scene of, beautiful, charming, idyllic, stare at, survey, watch, occur, unfold, be reminiscent of something, amid scenes of, in a/​the scene, scene from, a change of scene, opening, climactic, final, act, play, rehearse, feature somebody, depict something, show something, change, in a/​the scene, scene between, behind the scenes, a change of scene, opening, climactic, final, act, play, rehearse, feature somebody, depict something, show something, change, in a/​the scene, scene between, behind the scenes, a change of scene, burgeoning, flourishing, lively, be involved in, be part of, appear on, on the scene, onto the scene, a newcomer to the scene, not your scene, beautiful, charming, idyllic, stare at, survey, watch, occur, unfold, be reminiscent of something, amid scenes of, in a/​the scene, scene from, a change of scene, big, little, angry, cause, create, make, scene between.

What are common mistakes when using Scene?

Confused with 'seen' as the past of see. Using plural 'scenes' too often when referring to a single event. Mixing up with 'scenery' which refers to landscape.

How do you pronounce Scene?

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

When should I use Scene?

Use 'scene' when discussing parts of a movie, play, or any situation. It's neutral, but avoid in very casual talks.

What CEFR level is Scene?

"Scene" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.