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scene

noun

Meaning

A place where an event happens, especially a crime or accident.

Examples

The police arrived at the crime scene.
It was a terrible scene after the accident.

Synonyms: place, location, setting, environment

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scene (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /siːn/

Definition

A place where an event happens, especially a crime or accident.

Examples

The police arrived at the crime scene.
It was a terrible scene after the accident.
He was the first person at the scene.

How to Use scene

scene of (prepositional phrase): The place where something specific happened. — "They returned to the scene of the crime."
on the scene (prepositional phrase): Arrived at the place where an event is happening. — "The rescue team was on the scene within minutes."
make a scene (idiom): To cause a disturbance or attract attention in a public place, usually by behaving in an angry or upset way. — "She made a scene at the airport when her flight was cancelled."

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