Seen: meaning, definitions and examples

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seen

 

[ siหn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น visto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melihat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ widziany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ visto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrรผldรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุคูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vidฤ›n

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ videnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œ‹่ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ viden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถrรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #264, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.