scene

A part of a film or play in which action happens at one time and place.

• This scene is very funny.
• We filmed three scenes in the kitchen.
• The final scene shows the family together again.

How to use it: scene from something (They acted out a scene from a famous play.)

Common phrases: opening scene, scene from something, film a scene

The place where something important or noticeable happens, especially a crime or accident.

• The police arrived at the scene.
• Nobody could enter the crime scene.
• Firefighters left the scene after putting out the fire.

How to use it: the scene of something (Police returned to the scene of the accident.)

Similar words: site, location

Common phrases: crime scene, at the scene, scene of something

The people and activities connected with a shared interest in a place or at a time.

• The city's music scene is lively.
• He became active in the local art scene.
• New designers are changing the fashion scene.

How to use it: on the something scene (She is a new voice on the local music scene.)

Similar words: world, milieu

Common phrases: music scene, local art scene, on the scene

In the phrase behind the scenes, describing work or events that the public does not see.

• Much happens behind the scenes.
• She worked behind the scenes to arrange the visit.
• Behind the scenes, both sides were discussing an agreement.

How to use it: behind the scenes (Volunteers worked behind the scenes to prepare the event.)

Common phrases: behind the scenes, work behind the scenes

A view of a place and what is happening there, often shown in a picture.

• She painted a street scene.
• Snow made the village a beautiful winter scene.
• His photos show ordinary scenes of family life.

Similar words: view, picture

Common phrases: street scene, winter scene, paint a scene

A loud, angry, or upset display in public that attracts attention.

• Please don't make a scene.
• She caused a scene by shouting at the driver.
• Their argument turned into an embarrassing scene in the shop.

How to use it: make a scene (He made a scene when the waiter brought the wrong meal.)

Similar words: fuss, commotion

Common phrases: make a scene, cause a scene, an embarrassing scene

Said to tell actors that a performance or practice has finished.

• Scene! You can stop now.
• And scene! That was a good rehearsal.
• Scene, everyone! Let's try that again.

Similar words: cut

Common phrases: and scene, scene everyone