26984 words

sees

20 definitions ā€¢ 62 examples
1
to be conscious of what is around you by using your eyes:

Examples:

Turn the light on so I can see.
can see I can see you!
[ + (that) ] The teacher could see (that) the children had been fighting.
[ + infinitive without to ] Jacqui saw the car drive up outside the police station.
[ + -ing verb ] From the window we could see the children playing in the yard.
[ + past participle ] His parents saw him awarded the winner's medal.
See (= look at) p. 23 for prices and flight details.
see over UK See over (= look at the next page) for further information.
2
to watch a film, television programme, etc.:

Examples:

Did you see that documentary on Channel 4 last night?
3
to be the time or place when something happens:

Examples:

This summer has seen the end of water restrictions in the area thanks to a new reservoir.
4
said to mean that more surprising or exciting things are likely to happen:

Examples:

If you thought that show was amazing, just you wait. You ain't seen nothing yet!
5
to understand, know, or realize:

Examples:

[ + (that) ] I see (that) the club is organizing a theatre trip next month.
[ + question word ] He can't see what difference it makes to come (= he doesn't think it is important if he comes) on Thursday instead of Friday.
see the need/any need They didn't see the need/any need (= understand that it was important) to notify their members of the changes in writing.
see something in something They refused to help because they're too busy, but he seems to see more in it than that.
so I see "I'm tired." "So I see - you've been yawning all afternoon."
I was surprised that they couldn't see my point of view.
be seen to be The government didn't want to be seen to be making concessions to terrorists.
see something in another/a different/a new light After she read his book she started to see the issue in another/a different/a new light (= differently).
6
to meet or visit someone, or to visit a place:

Examples:

We're seeing friends this weekend.
see someone around I haven't seen Jerry around (= in the places I usually meet him) in the last few weeks.
see much of No one has seen much of Daryl since he got married.
see a lot of They see a lot of each other (= are often together).
My mother is seeing the doctor again next week.
The children wanted to see the circus.
The agent said they could see the house (UK also see round the house) at 3 p.m.
7
to have a romantic relationship with someone:

Examples:

How long has she been seeing him?
8
to consider or think about, especially to think about someone or something in a particular way, or to imagine someone doing a particular activity:

Examples:

see yourself as something She didn't see herself as brave.
see something as something It was easy to see the gift as a kind of bribe.
[ + obj + -ing verb ] I can't see her accepting (= I don't think she will accept) the job in the present circumstances.
as I see it/things/the situation As I see it/things/the situation, we'll have to get extra help.
see something your way Try and see it my way - I'll be left without any help if you go.
9
to take someone somewhere by going there with them:

Examples:

see someoneto the door He saw his visitors to the door.
see someone home Her friends saw her home.
see someone off something The security guard saw the protesters off the premises.
10
to try to discover:

Examples:

see if Will you see if you can get anyone to help?
I'll see what I can do.
11
to make certain that something happens:

Examples:

The receptionist said he'd see (that) she got the message.
UK See (that) you're ready by five, or there'll be trouble.
12
a place where there is a cathedral and where a bishop or archbishop has authority:

Examples:

the See of York/Exeter/Lincoln
bishops and their sees
13
to be aware of what is around you by using your eyes; look at something:

Examples:

[ T ] From the kitchen window, I can see the kids playing in the backyard.
[ + question word ] Can you see what is happening?
[ T ] The agent said they could see the house at 3 p.m.
[ T ] Did you see that documentary about homelessness on TV last night?
14
to understand, know, or be aware:

Examples:

[ I ] "Itā€™s easier if you hold it this way." "Oh, I see."
[ T ] I canā€™t see any reason why they would object.
[ + question word ] I can see why you didnā€™t want to go out with him.
15
to consider someone or something in a particular way, or to imagine someone doing a particular activity:

Examples:

[ T ] Under the circumstances, I canā€™t see her accepting the job (= I do not think she will accept it).
[ T ] I canā€™t see my brother as a businessman.
[ T ] As I see it/the situation, weā€™ll have to get extra help.
[ I ] "Do you think thereā€™ll be time to stop for lunch?" "Weā€™ll see (= I will consider it)."
[ + question word ] Iā€™ll see how I feel tomorrow.
16
to meet, visit, or spend time with someone:

Examples:

I saw Darlene last week.
Mom is seeing the doctor tomorrow.
They see each other on weekends (= they are often together then).
How long have they been seeing each other (= having a romantic relationship)?
17
to try to discover:

Examples:

Will you see who is at the door?
18
to make certain (that something happens):

Examples:

She said sheā€™d see that her boss gets the message.
19
to experience something:

Examples:

This coat has seen a lot of wear.
Sheā€™s seen a lot of changes in this office over the years.
20
If a time or place has seen something, it happened or existed there or then:

Examples:

This summer has seen unusually high temperatures.

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