Meaning & Definition of word "See"

See

/siː/

verb:

  • 1. to perceive with the eyes; to perceive visually.
    • Example: I see the mountains in the distance.
  • 2. to understand or comprehend.
    • Example: I see what you mean about the project.
  • 3. to meet with someone.
    • Example: I will see you at the coffee shop tomorrow.
  • 4. to visit or go to a place.
    • Example: We went to see a movie last night.
  • 5. to inspect or examine something.
    • Example: Let's see how the new software works.

Etymology

Old English 'seon', from Proto-Germanic 'sēwōną', meaning 'to see, perceive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

see eye to eye:

to agree with someone

I can't see it:

to not understand or comprehend something

see the light:

to understand or realize something after a period of confusion

let's see:

a phrase used to express consideration or contemplation

Related Words

sight:

the ability to see; vision

vision:

the faculty or state of being able to see

glimpse:

a momentary or partial view

Slang Meanings of see

Meaning: to understand or grasp a concept

Example Sentence: Do you see what I'm saying?

Meaning: to meet someone casually

Example Sentence: I’m gonna see him later for coffee.