Scene: meaning, definitions and examples

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scene

[ siːn ]

^{Context #1}

in a play

A sequence of continuous action in a play, movie, opera, or book.

Synonyms

act, segment, sequence

Examples of usage

The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
She performed brilliantly in the opening scene of the play.

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crime

The place where a real or fictional crime or other significant event occurred.

Synonyms

location, site, spot

Examples of usage

The police arrived at the crime scene to gather evidence.
The scene of the accident was blocked off by authorities.

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a view

A view or landscape as seen from a particular point.

Synonyms

landscape, panorama, view

Examples of usage

The picturesque scene of the mountains took my breath away.
The scene from the top of the hill was stunning.

Translations

Translations of the word "scene" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cena

cenário
cena de teatro

🇮🇳 दृश्य

सीन
दृश्यांक

🇩🇪 Szene

Szene im Film
Bühnenbild

🇮🇩 adegan

pemandangan
suasana

🇺🇦 сцена

епізод
видовище

🇵🇱 scena

widok
scena teatralna

🇯🇵 シーン

場面
光景

🇫🇷 scène

décor
scène de théâtre

🇪🇸 escena

paisaje
escena teatral

🇹🇷 sahne

manzara
tiyatro sahnesi

🇰🇷 장면

무대
경치

🇸🇦 مشهد

مسرح
منظر

🇨🇿 scéna

výjev
jeviště

🇸🇰 scéna

výjav
javisko

🇨🇳 场景

情景
舞台

🇸🇮 prizor

scena
oder

🇮🇸 sena

sviðsmynd
svið

🇰🇿 көрініс

сахна
оқиға

🇬🇪 სცენა

ხედი
თეატრალური სცენა

🇦🇿 səhnə

mənzərə
teatr səhnəsi

🇲🇽 escena

paisaje
escena teatral

Word origin

The word 'scene' originated from the Latin word 'scena', which referred to a stage or platform. In early use, it was specifically used in the context of a stage setting in a play. Over time, the meaning expanded to include various contexts such as crime scenes, picturesque views, and sequences of action in movies or books. The word has been widely used in literature, theater, and film, becoming a versatile term with multiple meanings.