see
33 ENTRIES FOUND:
- see (verb)
- see (noun)
- seeing (conjunction)
- seen
- see–through (adjective)
- look–see (noun)
- must–see (noun)
- back (noun)
- believe (verb)
- care (verb)
- child (noun)
- clear (adjective)
- day (noun)
- dead (adjective)
- door (noun)
- double (adverb)
- eye (noun)
- fit (adjective)
- forest (noun)
- know (verb)
- let (verb)
- light (noun)
- long (adjective)
- red (noun)
- should (verb)
- star (noun)
- suck (verb)
- thing (noun)
- tree (noun)
- wall (noun)
- way (noun)
- wood (noun)
- writing (noun)
Britannica Dictionary definition of SEE
1
a
:
to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes
[+ object]
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It was so dark that I couldn't see anything.
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I can't see a thing without my glasses.
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Would you turn on the light? I can hardly see a thing.
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Let me see what you're holding in your hand.
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I saw your sister at the party, but I didn't talk to her.
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I saw her take the money.
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Nobody saw the accident happen.
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He was last seen leaving his house yesterday morning.
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This is the prettiest garden I've ever seen! = I've never seen such a pretty garden (before)!
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You have to see it to believe it.
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“He says he's coming.” “I'll believe it when I see it.”
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It's nice to see you (looking) so happy!
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I can see how happy you are.
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I could see (that) she was tired.
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I see (that) you bought a new car. = You bought a new car, I see.
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This club is the place to be seen (at) these days. [=this club is the place where people go to be noticed by important or fashionable people]
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“Have you met the new guy yet?” “No, but I've seen him around.” [=I have noticed him in some of the places I often go to]
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A mall's a mall. If you've seen one, you've seen them all. [=all shopping malls look the same]
[no object]
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It was so dark that I couldn't see.
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He can no longer see to read without his glasses.
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I couldn't see through/out the foggy window.
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I can't see over the person in front of me.
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On a clear day, you can see for miles from the top of the mountain.
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“He broke his leg.” “So I see.” [=I can see that his leg is broken]
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If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself.
b
[no object]
:
to have the ability to see
:
to have the power of sight
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She doesn't/can't see very well.
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She cannot see. [=she is blind]
2
:
to be or become aware of (something)
[+ object]
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He saw the opportunity and took it.
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He only sees [=notices] my faults.
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I saw a big difference in her behavior.
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It was easy to see that she was lying.
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Can't you see that he needs help?
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Anyone can see that they're in love.
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I can see there has been a mistake.
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I see that the school has raised its tuition again.
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He claims that he can see the future. [=that he knows what will happen in the future]
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I see by/from the newspaper that they've won the election.
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Looking at the sales figures, we can see a steady rise in profits.
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Investors never saw this turn in the stock market coming.
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The book's ending is so predictable that you can see it coming a mile away/off.
[no object]
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He claims that he can see into the future.
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As you can see, the sales figures show a steady rise in profits.
3
:
to learn or find out (something) especially by looking or waiting
[+ object]
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Please see who's at the door.
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It will be interesting to see if the team can pull off a win.
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I'm not sure if I'm going to the party. I have to see how I feel tomorrow.
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You should try on the dress to see if it fits.
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Can you check to see if the car needs oil?
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She brought the car to a mechanic to see what was wrong with it.
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I'll see what I can do to help.
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We'll have to see how it goes.
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We saw, in the previous lecture, how Newton came up with his theory.
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He called to see if we would be home tonight.
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I have to wait and see whether or not I got the job.
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It remains to be seen [=it is uncertain] whether or not she was lying.
[no object]
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“Can you fix the car?” “I will have to see.”
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“Can I go to the party?” “We'll see.” [=maybe, perhaps]
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Things will get better, you'll see.
4
[+ object]
a
not used in progressive tenses
:
to read (something written or printed)
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Have you seen today's newspaper?
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I saw in the newspaper that the team lost.
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I need to see your license.
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He posted his journal online for all (the world) to see.
b
— used to tell someone where to look for information
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For further information, see Appendix A.
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See the explanatory notes at the beginning of the book.
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See [=look] below for details.
5
[+ object]
a
:
to watch (a television program, movie, etc.)
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Did you see the baseball game (on TV) last night?
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I saw that movie, too.
b
:
to go to and watch (a performance, play, event, etc.)
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We saw the parade.
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We are seeing a play tonight.
6
[no object]
— used in speech to direct someone's attention to something or someone
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See, I told you it would rain.
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See, the bus is coming.
7
[+ object]
a
:
to think of (someone or something) in a certain way
— often + as
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Looking back, I see things differently now.
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I see myself to be an understanding person.
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I see you now for what you really are: a liar and cheat.
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Try to see things from my point of view.
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In order to understand them, you have to see the world through their eyes.
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She saw herself as an independent woman. [=she thought of herself as independent]
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He is seen as one of the best players in baseball.
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I see the job as a great opportunity.
b
— used to say what your opinion is about something
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“Can we do it?” “I don't see why not.” [=yes, I believe that we can do it]
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As I see it, you have only two choices.
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The way he sees it, we should be done by Friday. [=he thinks we should be done by Friday]
8
[+ object]
a
:
to imagine (someone) as being or doing something specified
— often + as
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Can you really see yourself any happier than you are now?
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I can't see her becoming a doctor.
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I can't see him objecting to our plan, can you?
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She sees herself as a doctor in the future.
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I can still see her as she was years ago.
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Somehow, I just couldn't see him as a banker.
b
:
to form a mental picture of (something)
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He saw a great future for himself in baseball.
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I can see it now in my mind: you and her married with two kids.
9
:
to understand (something)
[+ object]
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I see what you mean.
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I can see why/how you would feel that way.
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I don't see the point of your story.
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What's so funny? I don't see the joke.
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I don't see why we have to do that.
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I don't see how/that/why it matters.
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I can't get him to see reason/sense.
[no object]
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“You should hold the club like this.” “Oh, I see.”
10
[+ object]
a
:
to meet with (someone)
— often + about
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I can see you later this afternoon.
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I'll be seeing my lawyer on Friday.
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Do you see your dentist regularly?
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The doctor is seeing a patient at the moment.
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He has been seeing a psychotherapist.
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You should see a doctor about your rash.
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What would you like to see me about?
b
:
to visit (someone)
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I saw him at the hospital.
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I am seeing an old friend tomorrow.
c
:
to allow yourself to be visited by (someone)
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He's not seeing anyone today.
d
:
to be with and talk to (someone)
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I can't tell you how glad/pleased I am to see you again!
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We'll see you again real soon.
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They see each other less [=they spend less time together] now that he has a new job.
e
— used in phrases like see more/less of and see a lot of to describe how much time people spend with each other
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I'd like to see more of you. [=I'd like to spend more time with you]
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They've been seeing a lot of each other lately. [=they've been spending a lot of time together lately]
11
[+ object]
:
to spend time with (someone) as part of a romantic relationship
— usually used as be seeing
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They've been seeing each other for over a year.
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Are you seeing [=dating] anyone right now?
12
[+ object]
:
to make sure (something) is done
:
to check that (something) is done
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See (that) the work gets finished on time. [=make sure that the work is finished on time]
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See that the door is locked before you leave the building.
13
[+ object]
:
to experience (something)
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He saw a lot of action during the war.
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I never thought I would live to see the day when gas would cost so much.
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Nothing bothers him—he's seen it all before.
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Oil prices have seen a large increase.
14
[+ object]
:
to be the place or time in which (something) happens
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The city has seen a lot of growth in recent years. [=the city has grown a lot in recent years]
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This year has seen a drop in profits. [=profits have dropped this year]
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The last decade saw many technological advances.
15
always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[+ object]
:
to go somewhere with (someone)
—
see also see off (below)
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I'll see [=accompany] you home.
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They saw [=escorted] him out (of the club).
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My secretary will see you to the door.
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I can see myself out, thank you. [=I can leave without having anyone show me where to go]
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He kissed her goodbye and saw her onto the plane. [=he watched her get onto the plane]
16
[+ object]
:
to help or support (someone or something) for a particular period of time
— usually + through
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We had enough supplies to see us (out) to the end of winter. [=the supplies were enough to last until the end of winter]
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The support of his friends saw him through his depression. [=helped him to get through his depression]
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The legislators vowed to see the bill through Congress to make sure that it became a law.
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They have enough money to see them through.
17
[+ object]
:
to make a bet that is equal to (another player's bet) in poker
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I'll see your 10 and raise you 10.
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I'll see you and raise 10.
has seen better days
I'll be seeing you
informal
— used to say goodbye
let me see, let's see
long time no see
not see the forest/wood for the trees
see about
[phrasal verb]
1
see about (something)
:
to do what is required for (something)
:
to deal with (something)
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She is seeing about getting tickets to the concert.
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I should see about [=attend to] dinner soon.
2
we'll (soon) see about that
— used in speech to say that you are not going to allow someone to do something or to behave in a particular way
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“He says that he's not going.” “Well, we'll (soon) see about that.”
see after
[phrasal verb]
see after (someone or something)
:
to take care of (someone or something)
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See after [=look after] the baggage, while I see if our flight is on time.
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Can you see after the baby for me?
see and be seen
:
to see and be noticed by important or fashionable people
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We go to the club to see and be seen.
see around/round
[phrasal verb]
see around/round (something)
British
:
to move about while looking at (something)
:
to tour (something)
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If you'd like to see around [=look around] the factory, someone can accompany you.
see double
see eye to eye
:
to have the same opinion
:
agree
— usually used in negative statements
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They don't see eye to eye on this issue.
see fit
see here
— used to introduce a statement when you want someone to notice what you are saying
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See here [=look here], you need to start behaving more responsibly.
see if I care
see in
[phrasal verb]
see (something) in (someone or something)
:
to notice or perceive (something good or attractive) in (someone or something)
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She saw great musical talent in her son.
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I think their plan is crazy, but he apparently sees something in it.
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I can't understand what she sees in him. = I don't know what she sees in him. [=I don't know why she likes/admires him]
seeing is believing
see off
[phrasal verb]
1
see (someone) off
or
see off (someone)
:
to go to an airport, train station, etc., with (someone who is leaving) in order to say goodbye
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She saw him off at the train station.
2
British
a
:
to chase or force (someone) away from a place
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The police finally saw them off.
b
:
to defeat or stop (an enemy, opponent, etc.)
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They saw off the opposition.
see out
[phrasal verb]
see (something) out
:
to continue to work at (something) until it is completed
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He saw the project out to its very end.
see over
[phrasal verb]
see over (something)
British
:
to walk around and examine (a place) carefully
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They went to see the house over. [=look the house over]
see red
see stars
see the back of
see the light, see the light of day
see things
:
to see things that do not really exist
:
hallucinate
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There's no one there—you must be seeing things.
see through
[phrasal verb]
1
see through (someone or something)
:
to realize the true nature of (someone or something)
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She saw through his lies. [=she knew he was lying]
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I can't lie to her—she'd see right through me.
2
see (something) through
:
to continue to work at (something) until it is completed
—
see also 1see 16 (above)
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He saw the project through to the end.
see to
[phrasal verb]
1
see to (something)
:
to do or provide what is needed for (something)
:
to deal with (something)
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His uncle saw to his education. [=his uncle made the necessary payments, arrangements, etc., for his education]
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The hotel staff saw to [=attended to] my every need.
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I have to see to [=attend to] dinner.
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I'll see to your order at once.
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You really ought to have that rash seen to by a doctor.
2
see to it
:
to make sure that something is done
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Can you see to it that everyone gets a copy of this memo?
see you
informal or see you around or see you later
— used to say goodbye
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“I guess I'll be going now.” “OK. (I'll) See you later.”
see your way (clear) to
what/who should you see but
2
see
/ˈsiː/
noun
plural
sees
2
see
/ˈsiː/
noun
plural
sees
Britannica Dictionary definition of SEE
formal
1
2
[noncount]
:
the authority or power of a bishop
3
[count]
:
the office of a bishop
