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behind the scenes

be·hind-the-scenes
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bih-hahynd-th uh-seenz]
    • /bɪˈhaɪnd ðəˈsinz/
    • /bɪ.ˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bih-hahynd-th uh-seenz]
    • /bɪˈhaɪnd ðəˈsinz/

Definitions of behind the scenes words

  • adjective behind the scenes happening or conducted out of view of the general public: The behind-the-scenes preparations made the convention a huge success. 1
  • adjective behind the scenes held or kept privately by or among a few key or influential persons: behind-the-scenes negotiations. 1
  • adjective behind the scenes occurring backstage: the behind-the-scenes activities of the stage crew. 1
  • noun behind the scenes the place where some action or event occurs: He returned to the scene of the murder. 1
  • noun behind the scenes any view or picture. 1
  • noun behind the scenes an incident or situation in real life. 1

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Origin of behind the scenes

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Behind the scenes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

behind the scenes popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

behind the scenes usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for behind the scenes

adj behind the scenes

  • in the dark — having very little or no light: a dark room.
  • sub rosa — confidentially; secretly; privately.
  • backstage — In a theatre, backstage refers to the areas behind the stage.
  • in secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
  • under-the-table — transacted in secret or in an underhanded manner.

Antonyms for behind the scenes

adj behind the scenes

  • known — past participle of know1 .
  • sociable — inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
  • unconcealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
  • common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
  • public — of, relating to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole: public funds; a public nuisance.

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