verb
to notice a person, thing, or place with your eyes
I can see the mountains from here.
Did you see my keys?
Common phrases & grammar
see clearly · see in the distance · see a sign
see + a person/thing/place
see + someone/something + verb-ing
American English
How to pronounce see
verbA1Very common word
SEE
/si/
One syllable.
to notice a person, thing, or place with your eyes
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verb
to watch a movie, show, game, or performance
We saw a great movie last night.
Let's see the game on TV.
Common phrases & grammar
see a movie · see a show · see a game · see a performance
see + a movie/show/game
see + a performer + on + TV/stage
verb
to understand an idea, a reason, or what someone means
I see what you mean.
Now I see why she left.
Common phrases & grammar
see what you mean · see the point · see the difference
see + what/why/how + someone/something + verb
see + someone's + point/meaning
verb
to meet someone, often at a planned time or to get help
I see my doctor every six months.
Can you see your sister this weekend?
Common phrases & grammar
see a doctor · see a dentist · see a lawyer · see a friend
see + a doctor/lawyer/dentist
see + someone + about + a problem
Useful expressions
a friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again
See you after work.
used to say that you now understand
Oh, I see. You need more time.
to wait before deciding because the result is not known
Let's wait and see what happens.
Related words & forms
The past form is saw, but after have, has, or had, use seen.