scenes

word · lemma: scene

/ˈsinz/
seenz
/sˈiːnz/
seenz

Definition

Scenes are the different parts of a movie, play, story, or event. The word can also mean views of a place or situations that happen in public and attract attention.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used for movies, TV, theater, and storytelling: 'favorite scene', 'opening scene', 'final scenes'. 'A scene' can also mean a public display of emotion or trouble, especially in 'make a scene'. As a plural noun, it is much more common than as a verb.

Example Sentences

The crime show has a lot of dark scenes, so it may not be for kids.

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My favorite scenes are at the end of the movie.

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The book has many sad scenes.

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We took pictures of the mountain scenes.

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Behind the scenes, the team was working all night to fix the problem.

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There were some wild scenes after the team won the championship.

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