“Scene” or “Seen”—Which to use?

“Scene” or “Seen”

Overview

scene / seen are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

scene: (noun) the place where some action occurs. (noun) an incident (real or imaginary). (noun) a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film. (noun) a subdivision of an act of a play. (noun) graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept.

seen: (verb) perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight. (verb) deem to be. (verb) be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something. (verb) go to see for professional or business reasons. (verb) go to see for a social visit. (verb) receive as a specified guest. (verb) see and understand, have a good eye. (verb) deliberate or decide. (verb) observe as if with an eye. (verb) accompany or escort. (verb) match or meet.

Pronunciation

scene: s·IY·n

seen: s·IY·n

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Examples in Context

Examples of “scene”

…current levels associated with the scene select mirror (SSM) encoder electronics.
…fists fly, flashbacks take the scene back to New Caprica.
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…a used improvisational exercises or scene.
The Indie scene was diverse and contained bands…
…plays a part in the scene by setting the tone of…
…in Blackpool, popularising the new scene and led to the media…
…worlds of the 'downtown' experimentalist scene, and mainstream jazz."
The British Indie scene flourished in Manchester in the…
…something resembling peace on Nashville scene

Examples of “seen”

Since the 2010s Ballymena has seen a decline in its retail…
…claim that his wife was seen at the Banco Rural branch…
…publication of the report was seen by many as the nadir…
He is seen going in by two town
…pads and the jewel-like ornament seen on the other Kyurangers' left…
…the Antrim Hills can be seen to the North.
He is first seen with Jiro by Lucky and…
It can now be seen in the Robinson Library in
It is seen as a festival of darkness,…
…allow other layers to be seen behind them.

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