See: meaning, definitions and examples

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see

 

[ siห ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

with eyes

Perceive with the eyes; discern visually. Recognize (someone or something) from previous encounters or knowledge.

Synonyms

catch sight of, notice, observe, spot

Examples of usage

  • I can see a car coming down the road.
  • I saw her in the crowd.
Context #2 | Verb

understand

Perceive or notice (someone or something) in a particular way. Interpret something in a specified way.

Synonyms

comprehend, grasp, realize, understand

Examples of usage

  • I see what you mean.
  • She saw the situation differently.
Context #3 | Noun

meeting

A meeting with a doctor or other professional in order to seek advice or treatment.

Synonyms

appointment, consultation, visit

Examples of usage

  • I have a dentist's appointment on Thursday.
  • She went to see her lawyer.

Translations

Translations of the word "see" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melihat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั‡ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ widzieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ver

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุคูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vidฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vidieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œ‹่ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ videti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถrmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ver

Etymology

The word 'see' has Old English origins and is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'sehwan'. The meaning of 'see' has evolved over time to encompass both physical sight and understanding. It is a common and versatile word used in everyday language.

See also: foresee, foreseeing, foreseen, oversee, overseeing, overseer, seeable, seeing, seer, seesaw, seethe, unseeing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #71, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.