see
Translation
to see, to meet, to understand, to find out
Examples
I can see the mountains from here.
I can see the mountains from here.
I'm seeing my friend tomorrow.
I'm seeing my friend tomorrow.
I see what you mean.
I see what you mean.
See that the door is locked.
See that the door is locked.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to perceive (sth./sb.) with your eyes I can see the mountains from here.
((sb.)) to meet or visit (sb.) I'm seeing my friend tomorrow.
((clause)) to understand (sth.) I see what you mean.
((that clause)) to make sure (that sth. happens) See that the door is locked.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Old English 'seon', from Proto-Germanic '*sehwaną'.
Memory Tips
Connect the physical act of seeing with your eyes to the mental act of understanding ('I see').