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scene

/siːn/noun1 syllable

Scene means: the visual percept of a region.

Synonyms for scene15

noun, as in the visual percept of a region

view, aspect, prospect, vista, panorama

noun, as in a display of bad temper

fit, tantrum, conniption

noun, as in a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film

shot

noun, as in a situation treated as an observable object

picture

noun, as in graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept

view

noun, as in the context and environment in which something is set

setting

noun, as in the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

scenery

also used for scene

end scene!, and scene!, cut

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What does scene mean?10

noun

1

the visual percept of a region“the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views”

2

a display of bad temper“he had a fit”

3

a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film

4

a situation treated as an observable object“the political picture is favorable”

5

graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept“he painted scenes from everyday life”

6

the context and environment in which something is set“the perfect setting for a ghost story”

7

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale“they worked all night painting the scenery”

8

the place where some action occurs“the police returned to the scene of the crime”

9

an incident (real or imaginary)“their parting was a sad scene”

10

a subdivision of an act of a play or performance“the first act has three scenes”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with scene?50

three syllables

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All 50 rhymes for scene, grouped by syllable

Scene in a sentence

  • As soon as the accident occurred, a police car rushed to the scene.CM
  • Say what you like about the modern stand-up scene, it's anything but ageist.PeterR
  • It's like a scene from a movie, isn't it?CK
  • Dan, who was watching the scene, called the police.Amastan
  • When morning broke, a scene of marvellous though savage beauty lay before them.Hybrid
  • Do you know that scene, when he was playing?josivangoncalves
  • As he watched that scene, he remembered what she said.DJ_Saidez
  • He witnessed that cheerful scene that could, however, end tragically.felidad

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Forms of scene

as a noun

plural
scenes