Meaning of the word see in English

What does see mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

see

US /siː/

UK /siː/

perceive with the eyes; discern visually

Example:

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Can you see the mountains from here?

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I saw him walking down the street.

Synonym:

understand or realize

Example:

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Do you see what I mean?

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I finally saw the truth.

Synonym:

comprehend grasp know realize understand

meet (someone) or visit (a place)

Example:

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I'll see you tomorrow.

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We went to see the new exhibition at the museum.

Synonym:

meet visit encounter

the district or area under the authority of a bishop or archbishop

Example:

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The bishop returned to his see after the conference.

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The Holy See is the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome.

Synonym:

diocese bishopric archdiocese

used to draw attention to something or to express understanding or agreement

Example:

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See, I told you it would work!

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Oh, I see. That makes sense.

Synonym:

behold lo look listen understand agree