past participle
It means that you noticed a person, thing, or place with your eyes.
I have seen that movie before.
He was last seen at the grocery store.
American English
How to pronounce seen
verbA1Very common word
SEEN
/sin/
One syllable.
Form of see
Seen is used after have, has, or had; the simple past form is saw.
It means that you noticed a person, thing, or place with your eyes.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past participle
It means that you watched a movie, show, game, or performance.
I have seen that movie three times.
We have seen the show already.
past participle
It means that you understood an idea, a reason, or what someone meant.
I have seen what you mean now.
She has seen the point of the plan.
past participle
It means that you met someone, often at a planned time or to get help.
I have seen my doctor twice this year.
She has seen a lawyer about the 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.