Scenes: meaning, definitions and examples

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scenes

 

[ siːn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in movies or plays

A part of a movie or play in which events happen in one place.

Synonyms

clip, sequence, shot

Examples of usage

  • The opening scene of the film was breathtaking.
  • The fight scene was intense and realistic.
  • She was the star of the final scene.
Context #2 | Noun

in real life

A particular view or sight.

Synonyms

landscape, sight, view

Examples of usage

  • The beautiful scene of the sunset over the ocean.
  • The scene of chaos after the accident was overwhelming.
  • They enjoyed the peaceful scene of the countryside.
Context #3 | Noun

in a crime

A place where a crime, accident, or other significant event has happened.

Synonyms

location, site, spot

Examples of usage

  • The police arrived at the scene of the crime.
  • They collected evidence at the scene of the accident.
  • The witness saw the suspect fleeing the scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "scenes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cenas

🇮🇳 दृश्य

🇩🇪 Szenen

🇮🇩 adegan

🇺🇦 сцени

🇵🇱 sceny

🇯🇵 シーン

🇫🇷 scènes

🇪🇸 escenas

🇹🇷 sahneler

🇰🇷 장면

🇸🇦 مشاهد

🇨🇿 scény

🇸🇰 scény

🇨🇳 场景

🇸🇮 scene

🇮🇸 svið

🇰🇿 сахналар

🇬🇪 სცენები

🇦🇿 səhnələr

🇲🇽 escenas

Etymology

The word 'scene' originated from the Latin word 'scēna', meaning a stage or scene in a play. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a part of a play or movie, as well as a particular view or location. 'Scene' has become a common term in various contexts, from entertainment to crime scenes, reflecting its versatility and adaptability in the English language.

See also: scene, scenery, scenic.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,861, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.