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We'll see

🇬🇧 UK // wiːl siː// 🇺🇸 US // wil si//

Meaning of We'll see

A phrase indicating that the outcome or decision will be revealed later.

In simple words: A way to say that you will find out later.

We'll see in a sentence

• I don’t know if it will rain tomorrow, but we'll see.
• If the meeting goes well, we'll see if we can proceed.
• He wants to go to the concert, but we'll see how the tickets sell out.
• You might get the job, but we'll see how the interview goes.

How to use We'll see

Use 'We'll see' when uncertain about future results. Appropriate in casual conversation but may be too vague in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine a person looking at a crystal ball, suggesting the future is unclear.

Related words

Collocations with We'll see

• wait and see
• only time will tell
• let's see what happens
• we'll see about that
• let's wait and see

Synonyms for We'll see

• Let's wait
• Time will tell
• We'll find out
• It depends
• Not sure yet

Common mistakes with We'll see

• 'We'll see' used in overly formal situations.
• Confusing it with 'We will see,' which sounds less casual.
• Using it too often, leading to miscommunication about intentions.

Frequently asked questions about We'll see

What does We'll see mean?

A way to say that you will find out later.

What is the definition of We'll see?

A phrase indicating that the outcome or decision will be revealed later.

How do you use We'll see in a sentence?

I don’t know if it will rain tomorrow, but we'll see.

Can you give another example of We'll see?

If the meeting goes well, we'll see if we can proceed.

What are synonyms for We'll see?

Common alternatives include Let's wait, Time will tell, We'll find out, It depends, Not sure yet.

What words go with We'll see?

It commonly pairs with wait and see, only time will tell, let's see what happens, we'll see about that, let's wait and see.

What are common mistakes when using We'll see?

'We'll see' used in overly formal situations. Confusing it with 'We will see,' which sounds less casual. Using it too often, leading to miscommunication about intentions.

How do you pronounce We'll see?

US: // wil si//, UK: // wiːl siː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We'll see?

Use 'We'll see' when uncertain about future results. Appropriate in casual conversation but may be too vague in formal contexts.