see — to perceive with the eyes; to look at and notice
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to perceive with the eyes; to look at and notice
Pronunciation (IPA): /siː/
Example Sentences
- I see dead people... in zombie movies every weekend!
- Can you see the difference between these two identical twins? Neither can their mom!
- I need to see my dentist next week for a check-up.
see
VERB[/siː/]
to perceive with the eyes; to look at and notice
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'seon', which shares a common Germanic root found across the language family. This ancient term originates from Proto-Germanic and represents one of humanity's most fundamental sensory concepts—the faculty of vision.
Breakdown
Old English seon → Middle English sen → Modern English see. The root traces back to Proto-Germanic *sehwanan, related to the concept of perceiving through the eyes.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I see dead people... in zombie movies every weekend!”
“Can you see the difference between these two identical twins? Neither can their mom!”
“I need to see my dentist next week for a check-up.”
“Do you see what I'm trying to explain?”
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