see

/si/

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Type

Verb

Meaning

  1. To perceive with the eyes.

    • I can see a bird sitting on the high fence.

  2. To understand, comprehend, or realize something.

    • After reviewing the data, I can see why the project was delayed.

  3. To meet with someone socially or professionally.

    • She plans to see her doctor for a routine checkup tomorrow.

How it's used

This means “notice with your eyes”

  • see the car

“see it.”

I can see the car parked across the street.

Collocations

  • see clearly
  • hard to see
  • see the difference
  • see for yourself

Synonyms

Idioms

  • see eye to eye

    agree fully with someone

    My brother and I rarely see eye to eye on household chores.

  • see the light

    finally realize or accept the truth

    After reading the contract carefully, she began to see the light.

  • see red

    become very angry

    He tended to see red whenever someone interrupted his presentations.