Seen: meaning, definitions and examples
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seen
[ siหn ]
past participle
The word 'seen' is the past participle of the verb 'see'. It is used to indicate that someone has looked at something or someone at some point in the past. 'Seen' can also convey the experience of witnessing an event or situation. In a figurative sense, it may refer to understanding or acknowledging something after being previously unaware of it.
Synonyms
noticed, observed, recognized, witnessed
Examples of usage
- I have seen that movie before.
- She has never seen the ocean.
- He was seen leaving the building.
- Have you ever seen such a beautiful sunset?
Translations
Translations of the word "seen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น visto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gesehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melihat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ widziany
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆใ
๐ซ๐ท vu
๐ช๐ธ visto
๐น๐ท gรถrรผldรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุคูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vidฤn
๐ธ๐ฐ videnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็่ง
๐ธ๐ฎ viden
๐ฎ๐ธ sรก
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉัะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถrรผlmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ visto
Etymology
The word 'seen' is derived from the Old English word 'seon', which means 'to see'. This term has Germanic origins, relating to the Proto-Germanic '*saiwล', which carries the same meaning. The transformation of 'seon' in to 'seen' reflects the evolution of the English language, particularly the changes that occurred during the Middle English period. Over the years, 'seen' has maintained its association with the act of perceiving visually but has expanded to include metaphorical implications, such as realization or acknowledgment. The grammatical function of 'seen' as a past participle showcases the typical development of verbs in English, which often adopt distinct forms to indicate tense.