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What do you see

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt duː jʊ siː// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt du jʊ si//

Meaning of What do you see

A phrase used to ask someone to describe visual observations.

In simple words: A question asking someone to describe what they are looking at.

What do you see in a sentence

• When I asked, 'What do you see?', she pointed to the clouds.
• During the nature walk, the guide asked, 'What do you see?' to engage the group.
• I looked through the telescope and exclaimed, 'What do you see?'
• As we arrived at the zoo, he turned to me and said, 'What do you see?'
• In the art gallery, the curator asked, 'What do you see?' to start the discussion.

How to use What do you see

Used in everyday conversation to prompt someone to share their observations. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of 'What do you see?' as asking for a visual picture, like a canvas.

Related words

Collocations with What do you see

• see clearly
• see something interesting
• see in the distance

Synonyms for What do you see

• What do you notice?
• What are you looking at?
• What is in front of you?
• What can you see?
• What do you observe?

Common mistakes with What do you see

• Learners sometimes use incorrect verb forms, like 'What do you sees?'
• Confused with 'What do you saw?' instead of the present tense.
• Misinterpret the question as a statement rather than a question.

Frequently asked questions about What do you see

What does What do you see mean?

A question asking someone to describe what they are looking at.

What is the definition of What do you see?

A phrase used to ask someone to describe visual observations.

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

When I asked, 'What do you see?', she pointed to the clouds.

Can you give another example of What do you see?

During the nature walk, the guide asked, 'What do you see?' to engage the group.

What are synonyms for What do you see?

Common alternatives include What do you notice?, What are you looking at?, What is in front of you?, What can you see?, What do you observe?.

What words go with What do you see?

It commonly pairs with see clearly, see something interesting, see in the distance.

What are common mistakes when using What do you see?

Learners sometimes use incorrect verb forms, like 'What do you sees?' Confused with 'What do you saw?' instead of the present tense. Misinterpret the question as a statement rather than a question.

How do you pronounce What do you see?

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

When should I use What do you see?

Used in everyday conversation to prompt someone to share their observations. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings.