Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bih-hahynd-th uh-seenz]
- /bɪˈhaɪnd ðəˈsinz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bih-hahynd-th uh-seenz]
- /bɪˈhaɪnd ðəˈsinz/
Definitions of behind-the-scenes word
- phrase behind-the-scenes If something is done behind the scenes, it is done secretly rather than publicly. 3
- phrase behind-the-scenes If you refer to what happens behind the scenes, you are referring to what happens during the making of a film, play, or radio or television programme. 3
- noun behind-the-scenes out of public view; privately 3
- abbreviation BEHIND-THE-SCENES backstage 3
- noun behind-the-scenes in private or in secrecy; not for public knowledge 3
- 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
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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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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.
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