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UK//wɒt dɪd jʊ siː//US//wɑt dɪd ju si//

Meaning of What did you see

A question asking someone to describe their observations.

In simple words: What did you notice?

What did you see in a sentence

  • After the concert, I asked, 'What did you see?'
  • 'What did you see during your trip to Paris?' she asked.
  • When we got home, he told me, 'What did you see today at school?'

How to use What did you see

Used to ask someone about their observations. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of asking someone after a movie, 'What did you see?' to remind you!

Related words

Collocations with What did you see

  • see something interesting
  • see a movie
  • see an event

Synonyms for What did you see

  • What did you observe?
  • What did you notice?
  • What did you witness?

Common mistakes with What did you see

  • Omitting 'you' and saying 'What did see?'
  • Confusing with 'What do you see?' which implies present tense
  • Forgetting to use past tense in contexts requiring it

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Frequently asked questions about What did you see

What does What did you see mean?

What did you notice?

What is the definition of What did you see?

A question asking someone to describe their observations.

How do you use What did you see in a sentence?

After the concert, I asked, 'What did you see?'

Can you give another example of What did you see?

'What did you see during your trip to Paris?' she asked.

What are synonyms for What did you see?

Common alternatives include What did you observe?, What did you notice?, What did you witness?.

What words go with What did you see?

It commonly pairs with see something interesting, see a movie, see an event.

What are common mistakes when using What did you see?

Omitting 'you' and saying 'What did see?' Confusing with 'What do you see?' which implies present tense Forgetting to use past tense in contexts requiring it

How do you pronounce What did you see?

US: //wɑt dɪd ju si//, UK: //wɒt dɪd jʊ siː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What did you see?

Used to ask someone about their observations. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.