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SEEN/siːn/

A scene is a part of a play or film: the first scene, a love scene, scene two. It is also the place where something happens: the scene of the accident, a street scene. Scenery is the view of land, uncountable. Seen is the past participle of see — spelling trap. Do not say “a scenery” for one view; say a view or the scenery.

Meaning

A part of a play or film, or the place where something happens.

Examples

• “The first scene of the play is in a kitchen.”
• “The next scene takes place in a café.”
• “Police arrived quickly at the scene.”

Good to know

scene one / the first scene. the scene of + event. Not seen (see). Uncountable view: scenery.

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