see
see
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "see" is:
[siː]
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
[si] - The initial sound is an unvoiced alveolar sibilant consonant /s/.
[ː] - The vowel sound is a long high front unrounded vowel /iː/.
Word Form Variations
Base form: see
Present tense: sees
Past tense: saw
Past participle: seen
Present participle: seeing
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Verb:
Definition: To perceive with the eyes.
Synonyms: observe, watch, glimpse, behold
Antonyms: miss, overlook
Noun:
Definition: A diocese under the authority of a bishop.
Synonyms: bishopric, diocese
Antonyms: (No direct antonyms)
Noun:
Definition: A public viewing or display.
Synonyms: exhibition, show, spectacle
Antonyms: concealment, hiding
Examples of Use
General Discourse:
"I can't see the point of this argument."
"Let's see if we can find a solution."
"I'll see you tomorrow."
Literature:
"I saw a man who wasn't there." (From "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot)
"I see a darkness in men's eyes." (From "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien)
Newspapers:
"The government is planning to see how these new policies will impact the economy." (The New York Times)
"The court will see the case next week." (The Washington Post)
Online Publications:
"You should see this amazing cat video on YouTube!" (Social media post)
"Let's see what the reviews say about this new restaurant." (Online forum)
Entertainment:
"I saw a great movie last night." (Conversation)
"You should see this TV show, it's hilarious!" (Recommendation)
Public Discourse:
"We need to see a change in our education system." (Political speech)
"I see a lot of potential in this young generation." (Motivational speech)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term See
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." — Helen Keller
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." — Marcel Proust
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." — Mahatma Gandhi
"We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are." — Anaïs Nin
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." — Henry David Thoreau
"I shut my eyes in order to see." — Paul Gauguin
"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others." — Jonathan Swift
"See the world as it is, not as you wish it would be." — Anonymous
"Sometimes you can see more clearly by closing your eyes." — Anonymous
"To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wildflower." — William Blake
Etymology
The word "see" has a very old history, tracing back to the ancient Indo-European language family. This means it's related to words in many other languages, like German, Latin, and Greek.
In Old English, the word was "seon," and it meant "to see, look, behold, perceive, observe, discern, understand, or know." Over time, the word evolved into the "see" we use today.
So, the next time you look at something, remember that the word you use to describe that action has roots that go way back in time!
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term See
See eye to eye: To agree with someone.
See red: To become very angry.
See the light: To understand something clearly, often after a period of confusion.
See the writing on the wall: To anticipate future problems or difficulties.
See something through: To complete a task or project.
See someone off: To say goodbye to someone who is leaving.
See someone's true colors: To realize someone's real nature, often negative.
See a doctor: To consult a medical professional.
See how the land lies: To assess a situation before taking action.
See the funny side: To find humor in a difficult situation.
While there aren't many idioms that directly use the word "see," many idioms use words that are synonymous with "see," such as "look" or "perceive." For example:
Look before you leap: Consider carefully before acting.
Look on the bright side: Focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Perceive the truth: Understand the reality of a situation.
These idioms, while not directly using "see," convey similar meanings and can be used in various contexts.
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Source Information
Definition of see from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
