to see
∞
1.0
- verb
- /si/
:
ver
- Dots on a map help us see geographic patterns.
- never seen
- see and hear
- see with the eyes
Every single thing you see in movies is real.
- Every single thing you see in movies is real.
- And as he's going, he now sees mountains and a forest.
- It's so dark that you cannot see anything.
- First guy we see has a sword.
- And it also explains why you see this hysteria.
- So you can kind of see it, but it's very faint.
Examples
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All of a sudden, all I see is just blue.
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And right over there I do see some blue.
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I see her, I see her. I see her. I see her.
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So on this scale, you see a couple of key events.
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Then yeah, you can see nice and tight.
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Do you want to see what they look like?
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Now, did anybody see you come in here?
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I wanted to see what kind of a day it is.
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An observer in a school library during this time would see students quietly reading or studying.
Academic text (2015) -
As I walked through the park, I could see the children playing on the swings.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To direct the eyes toward something to see it
∞
1.0
Study something carefully to understand it or decide
∞
1.0
To look at something carefully for some time
∞
1.0
To see or become aware of something
∞
1.3
To look at something to check it or find information
∞
1.0
To look at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes
619
2.4
To watch something carefully to learn about it
552
1.0
Turn your head and eyes to see what is around you
412
1.3
To check something carefully, for example an essay or a machine
357
1.0
To look at something carefully
299
1.5
To look quickly at someone or something
241
3.2
To look at someone or something carefully
170
2.6
To look steadily with admiration, surprise, or deep thought
150
2.0
Look quickly at someone or something
131
7.6
To see something impressive, like a beautiful view or event
88
2.8
To see someone or something for a short time
83
3.7
To notice something with your senses, especially sight or hearing
59
3.7
To see someone or something for the first time after a long time
42
3.5
To see and pay attention to something
23
3.6
To look at someone or something closely and directly
18
3.2
Look at something quickly without reading it carefully
16
3.0
To see something for a short time, usually by chance
15
2.4
To see someone or something suddenly and for a short time
13
4.0
To check something yourself to be sure it is true
10
8.2
To look quickly and casually at something you are curious about
3
3.7
Move your eyes from head to toe to judge a person or thing
1
7.4
To look at a person or thing with interest
To look quickly at something
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
95
1.0
A casual goodbye said when leaving someone and expecting to meet again
6
7.0
To not be able to think clearly because you are very tired, angry, or confused
- Informal
4
7.4
A phrase people say to tell others nothing interesting or worrying is happening
- Informal
1
4.1
To focus on the good parts of a situation instead of the bad
To understand how someone thinks and feels about a situation
- Informal
Words you say when you are surprised to see someone in an unexpected place
Invite someone to your home pretending to show art but actually to try to have sex
- Informal
To think about things beyond your own immediate needs
- Informal
To notice small important details while keeping the whole situation in mind
Try many different ideas to find one that works
- Informal
Says as a joke to show someone else is more hurt after a fight
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Formal
10
7.8
The Pope's government that speaks for the Roman Catholic Church and acts like a small country
- Formal
8
7.7
The central government of the Roman Catholic Church that the Pope leads in Vatican City, recognized by many countries
How Visible
Surface Forms
Etymology
See comes from an old English word seon meaning 'to look', the same root as sight. So to see something is the original idea of noticing or watching with your eyes.