- 1[countable, usually singular] scene (of something) the place where something happens, especially something unpleasant the scene of the accident/attack/crime Firefighters were on the scene immediately. Washington was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. Thesaurusplace
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- place a particular point, area, city, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens:This would be a good place for a picnic.
- site the place where something, especially a building, is or will be situated; a place where something happened or that is used for a particular purpose:They've chosen a site for the new school.
- area a part of a room, building, or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object:the hotel reception area Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen.
- position the place where a person or thing is situated; the place where someone or something is meant to be:From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbor. The position of someone or something is often temporary: the place where the person or thing is at a particular time.
- point a particular place within an area, where something happens or is supposed to happen:the point at which the river divides
- location a place where something happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or not known:The company is moving to a new location.
- scene a place where something happens, especially something unpleasant:the scene of the accident
- spot a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where something particular happens:I proposed to your mother on this very spot 50 years ago.
- venue the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or a sports event:Please note the change of venue for this event.
- at a/the 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/something's exact/precise place/site/position/point/location/spot
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event - 2[countable] scene (of something) an event or a situation that you see, especially one of a particular type The candidate's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. She witnessed some very distressing scenes.
- 3[countable] a part of a movie, play, or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment. I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part).
- 4[countable] one of the small sections that a play or an opera is divided into Act I, Scene 2 of “Macbeth” area of activity
- 5the scene, the… scene [singular] (informal) a particular area of activity or way of life and the people who are part of it After years at the top, she just vanished from the scene. the club/dance/music, etc. scene A newcomer has appeared on the fashion scene. U.S. players were finding it increasingly difficult to compete on the international scene. view
- 6[countable] a view that you see a pleasant rural scene They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). Thesaurusview
- sight
- scene
- panorama
- view what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful natural scenery:The cottage had an amazing ocean view.
- sight a thing that you see or can see, especially something that is impressive or unusual:It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air.
- scene a view that you see, especially one with people and/or animals moving about and doing things:It was a pleasant rural scene.
- panorama a view of a wide area of land:The mountain's peak offers a breathtaking panorama of Phoenix.
- 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
painting/photograph - 7[countable] a painting, drawing, or photograph of a place and the things that are happening there an exhibition of Parisian street scenes
- 8[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.” Thesaurusplace
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- area
- position
- point
- location
- scene
- spot
- venue
- place a particular point, area, city, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens:This would be a good place for a picnic.
- site the place where something, especially a building, is or will be situated; a place where something happened or that is used for a particular purpose:They've chosen a site for the new school.
- area a part of a room, building, or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object:the hotel reception area Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen.
- position the place where a person or thing is situated; the place where someone or something is meant to be:From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbor. The position of someone or something is often temporary: the place where the person or thing is at a particular time.
- point a particular place within an area, where something happens or is supposed to happen:the point at which the river divides
- location a place where something happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or not known:The company is moving to a new location.
- scene a place where something happens, especially something unpleasant:the scene of the accident
- spot a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where something particular happens:I proposed to your mother on this very spot 50 years ago.
- venue the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or a sports event:Please note the change of venue for this event.
- at a/the 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/something's exact/precise place/site/position/point/location/spot
- 1in the part of a theater, etc. that the public does not usually see The students were able to go behind the scenes to see how programs are made.
- 2in 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
- 1to create a situation in which something can easily happen or develop His arrival set the scene for another argument.
- 2to give someone the information and details they need in order to understand what comes next The first part of the program was just setting the scene.
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not the type of thing that someone likes or enjoys doing
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