Cool MateSee
UK /["/siː/","/siːz/","/sɔː/","/siːn/","/ˈsiːɪŋ/"]/US /["/siː/","/siːz/","/sɔː/","/siːn/","/ˈsiːɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes
In simple words: To notice something with your eyes.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- observe
- view
- watch
- glimpse
- perceive
Antonyms
- ignore
- overlook
Common mistakes
- 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.