- [countable, usually singular] the place where something happens, especially something unpleasant
- the scene of the accident/crime/crash
- The attacker fled the scene.
- Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time.
- on the scene Firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes.
- at the scene Sadly the man died at the scene.
Homophones scene | seenscene seen/siːn//siːn/- scene noun
- A police officer attended the scene.
- seen verb (past participle of see)
- Have you seen her latest film?
Synonyms placeplacesite ▪ area ▪ position ▪ point ▪ location ▪ scene ▪ spot ▪ venueThese are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where somebody/something is situated or happens.place a particular point, area, city, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens:see also crime scene- This would be a good place for a picnic.
- They’ve chosen a site for the new school.
- the hotel reception area
- Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen.
- From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour.
- the point at which the river divides
- The company is moving to a new location.
- the scene of the accident
- The lake is one of the local beauty spots.
- at a place/site/position/point/location/scene/spot/venue
- in a(n) place/area/position/location/venue
- the place/site/point/location/spot/venue where…
- the right place/site/position/location/spot/venue
- a central site/position/location/venue
- the/somebody’s/something’s exact/precise place/site/position/point/location/spot
Extra ExamplesTopics Crime and punishmenta2- An ambulance soon arrived at the scene of the accident.
- The criminal sometimes revisits the scene of the crime.
- Police say the man died at the scene.
- The police were called to the scene.
- footprints found near the murder scene
- It was the scene of many battles in the past.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- accident
- crash
- crime
- …
- attend
- be on
- arrive at
- …
- at the scene
- on the scene
- scene of
- …
- [countable, usually plural] an event or a situation that you see, especially one of a particular type
- The team's victory produced scenes of jubilation all over the country.
- a scene of devastation/carnage
- She witnessed some very distressing scenes.
Extra Examples- He surveyed the scene with horror.
- I replayed the scene in my mind.
- Paramedics tended the wounded in scenes reminiscent of wartime.
- She opened the door on an extraordinary scene of disorder.
- The battlefield was a scene of utter carnage.
- We sat in horror watching the scenes of violence unfold before us.
- The star arrived amidst scenes of excitement.
- a touching domestic scene
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- 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
- [countable] a part of a film, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type
- sex/fight/action/battle scenes
- deleted scenes (= ones that were not included in the final version)
- to film/shoot a scene
- They shot the opening scene 15 times.
- I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part).
- The scene where he arrives at the factory is the turning point in the book.
Extra ExamplesTopics Arta2- He appears in the opening scene.
- She plays the love scenes brilliantly.
- The film has several steamy bedroom scenes.
- The little girl stole the scene from all the big stars.
- Then the scene shifts to the kitchen.
- There is a dramatic fight scene between the two brothers.
- We ran through the final scene again.
- The film contains some minor sex scenes.
- The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- 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
- [countable] one of the small sections that a play or an opera is divided into
- Act I, Scene 2 of ‘Macbeth’
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- 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
- the scene, the… scene[singular] (informal) a particular area of activity or way of life and the people who are part of it
- the art/club/punk scene
- on the… scene a newcomer on the music scene
- British players were finding it increasingly difficult to compete on the international scene.
- Tarantino burst onto the cinema scene in the ’90s.
- After years at the top, she just vanished from the scene.
Extra Examples- He is heavily involved in the local art scene.
- Many of the stars of the noughties have completely vanished from the music scene.
- the eruption of Cuban music onto the world scene
- A newcomer has appeared on the fashion scene.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- 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
- [countable] a view that you see
- a delightful rural scene
- They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings).
- We stood and surveyed the scene.
- I stared out of the window of the train on the ever-changing scene.
Synonyms viewviewsight ▪ scene ▪ panoramaThese are all words for a thing that you can see, especially from a particular place.view what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful natural scenery:- The cottage had a delightful sea view.
- It’s a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air.
- It was a delightful rural scene.
- The tower offers a breathtaking panorama of Prague.
- a view/panorama of something
- a beautiful/breathtaking view/sight/scene/panorama
- a magnificent/spectacular view/sight/panorama
- to take in the view/sight/scene
- to admire the view/sight
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- 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
- [countable] a painting, drawing, or photograph of a place and the things that are happening there
- an exhibition of Parisian street scenes
- He painted scenes of country life.
- [countable, usually singular] a loud, angry argument, especially one that happens in public and is embarrassing
- She had made a scene in the middle of the party.
- ‘Please leave,’ he said. ‘I don't want a scene.’
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentc2, Feelingsc2- She had some terrible scenes with her parents.
- There have been a couple of ugly scenes between him and the manager.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- little
- angry
- …
- cause
- create
- make
- …
- scene between
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Word Originmid 16th cent. (denoting a subdivision of a play, or (a piece of) stage scenery): from Latin scena, from Greek skēnē ‘tent, stage’.
Idioms
See scene in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee scene in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic Englishbehind the scenes
- in the part of a theatre, etc. that the public does not usually see
- The students were able to go behind the scenes to see how programmes are made.
- in a way that people in general are not aware of
- A lot of negotiating has been going on behind the scenes.
- behind-the-scenes work
not somebody’s scene
- (informal) not the type of thing that somebody likes or enjoys doing
- Hillwalking is not my scene, so I stayed at home.
set the scene (for something)
- to create a situation in which something can easily happen or develop
- His arrival set the scene for another argument.
- to give somebody the information and details they need in order to understand what comes next
- The first part of the programme was just setting the scene.
- The scene is set in the first paragraph with an account of Sally's childhood.
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