A1verb high_frequency_chunk

See

🇬🇧 UK /["/siː/","/siːz/","/sɔː/","/siːn/","/ˈsiːɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/siː/","/siːz/","/sɔː/","/siːn/","/ˈsiːɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of See

to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes

In simple words: To notice something with your eyes.

See in a sentence

• I can see the mountains from my house.
• Did you see that movie last night?
• I want to see a doctor because I am not feeling well.
• When you see the results, you will be amazed.
• She will see us at the cafe later.
• It's good to see you again after so long.
• He didn't see the car coming and almost got hit.
• Can you see the stars in the sky tonight?
• I see what you mean about the project.
• Please see if the door is locked before we leave.

How to use See

Use 'see' for visual perception. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it when referring to understanding concepts; prefer 'understand' in those cases.

Grammar pattern

see + object

Memory hint

Think of 'I see with my eyes' — perfect for remembering it's about vision.

Related words

Collocations with See

• clearly
• easily
• plainly
• be able to
• can
• go to
• into
• get a/​the chance to see
• get an/​the opportunity to see
• have a/​the chance to see
• clearly
• easily
• plainly
• be able to
• can
• go to
• into
• get a/​the chance to see
• get an/​the opportunity to see
• have a/​the chance to see
• clearly
• easily
• plainly
• be able to
• can
• go to
• into
• get a/​the chance to see
• get an/​the opportunity to see
• have a/​the chance to see
• come to
• come around to
• come over to
• about
• come to
• come around to
• come over to
• about
• can
• cannot
• do not
• want to
• come over to
• go over to
• go and see
• wait and see

Synonyms for See

• observe
• view
• watch
• glimpse
• perceive

Opposites of See

• ignore
• overlook

Common mistakes with See

• Using 'see' instead of 'look' (e.g., 'I see at the picture' instead of 'I look at the picture')
• 'See' is not a synonym for 'watch' when talking about TV shows or movies.
• Confusing 'see' with 'saw' in past tense usage.

Frequently asked questions about See

What does See mean?

To notice something with your eyes.

What is the definition of See?

to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes

How do you use See in a sentence?

I can see the mountains from my house.

Can you give another example of See?

Did you see that movie last night?

What are synonyms for See?

Common alternatives include observe, view, watch, glimpse, perceive.

What is the opposite of See?

Opposite meanings include ignore, overlook.

What words go with See?

It commonly pairs with clearly, easily, plainly, be able to, can, go to, into, get a/​the chance to see, get an/​the opportunity to see, have a/​the chance to see, clearly, easily, plainly, be able to, can, go to, into, get a/​the chance to see, get an/​the opportunity to see, have a/​the chance to see, clearly, easily, plainly, be able to, can, go to, into, get a/​the chance to see, get an/​the opportunity to see, have a/​the chance to see, come to, come around to, come over to, about, come to, come around to, come over to, about, can, cannot, do not, want to, come over to, go over to, go and see, wait and see.

What are common mistakes when using See?

Using 'see' instead of 'look' (e.g., 'I see at the picture' instead of 'I look at the picture') 'See' is not a synonym for 'watch' when talking about TV shows or movies. Confusing 'see' with 'saw' in past tense usage.

How do you pronounce See?

US: /["/siː/","/siːz/","/sɔː/","/siːn/","/ˈsiːɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/siː/","/siːz/","/sɔː/","/siːn/","/ˈsiːɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use See?

Use 'see' for visual perception. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it when referring to understanding concepts; prefer 'understand' in those cases.

What CEFR level is See?

"See" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.