Scenes
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Definitions
4 meaningsA segment of a play, movie, or other performance, typically representing a single situation or setting.
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A division of a play or film
The movie opens with a thrilling action scene.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a movie. Each time the setting or what's happening changes, that's a new scene! Like when the characters are in the park, then suddenly, they're at a party - those are different scenes.
👶 For kids: A part of a play or movie. Like when the characters are in one place and then the story moves to a new place, that is a new scene.
More Examples
The play is divided into three acts, each with several scenes.
The director rehearsed the love scene with the actors.
How It's Used
"The first scene of the play takes place in a bustling marketplace."
"The director decided to cut one of the most dramatic scenes from the final version."
A beautiful or interesting view or spectacle.
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A visually striking view or display
The artist was inspired by the stunning scenes of the coastline.
💡 Simply: Think of a beautiful view, like a sunset or a mountain range. When you see something that looks amazing, you can say it's a beautiful scene!
👶 For kids: A pretty or cool picture of a place, like a mountain or the ocean.
More Examples
From the hilltop, they admired the picturesque scenes of the valley.
The film featured breathtaking scenes of the wilderness.
How It's Used
"The photographer captured the beautiful scenes of the sunset."
"The mountain provided breathtaking scenes from its peak."
A public display of anger, emotion, or inappropriate behavior.
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A display of emotion or behavior in public
He made a scene when he didn't get what he wanted.
💡 Simply: Have you ever seen someone get really upset and make a fuss in public? That's a scene. It's when someone acts out in a way that makes everyone look.
👶 For kids: When someone gets mad or sad and makes a big deal in front of others, that is a scene.
More Examples
Please don't make a scene; let's talk calmly.
She was embarrassed by the public scene caused by her friend.
How It's Used
"They caused a scene at the restaurant after the argument."
"The therapist helped her avoid making scenes in public."
The place or circumstances of an event; a setting.
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A place or situation where something happens
The investigators are still at the scene of the accident.
💡 Simply: When something happens, whether it's a party or a crime, the place where it happens is the scene. The scene can be anywhere!
👶 For kids: The place where something happens, like a party, a game, or a problem.
More Examples
The author vividly described the scene of the battle.
The police examined the crime scene for clues.
How It's Used
"The crime scene was immediately cordoned off by the police."
"The book opens with the scene being set in a bustling marketplace."
Synonyms
Act
Episode
Segment
Sequence
Panorama
Display
Outburst
Row
Environment
Location
Setting
Idioms & expressions
behind the scenes
Secretly; out of public view.
"Much work goes on behind the scenes."
a change of scene
A different situation or location.
"I need a change of scene, a vacation away from work."
From Middle English *scene*, from Old French *scene* (French *scène*), from Latin *scaena*, from Ancient Greek σκηνή (skēnḗ, “stage, scene, theatre”).
Historically, the word 'scenes' has been used to denote different parts of a play or a beautiful view.
Memory tip
Think of a stage or a movie set; it’s a contained part of a larger story.