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Definition of seen - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
familiarityfamiliar or recognized due to previous observation
- The seen landmarks guided us back home.
2.
acknowledgedunderstood or recognized
- Her talent is seen by everyone in the industry.
Expressions with seen
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not as bad as other experiences
This weather isn't great, but I've seen worse.
watched the movie at least once before
I have seen this movie already.
completely absent from a place or situation
The keys were nowhere to be seen.
presentable or suitable for public view
She made sure her room was fit to be seen before the guests arrived.
be less successful or prosperous than before
The company has seen better days since the market crash.
not yet known or decided
The success of the project remains to be seen.
experienced or encountered something before
I've been there, seen that, nothing surprises me anymore.
the outcome is not yet known
The project is underway, but it now remains to be seen.
more exciting things are coming in the future
If you liked the first act, you ain't seen nothing yet.
more impressive things are coming soon
If you liked the first act, you haven't seen anything yet.
easily forgotten if not frequently encountered
The old monument is seldom seen, soon forgotten by the locals.
witnessed a wide range of events or situations
After traveling the world, she felt she had seen everything.
even more surprising things will happen soon
You have not seen anything yet, the show gets better.
at the initial moment of observation
When first seen, the painting looked abstract.
widely recognized or acknowledged
Her efforts were well-seen by the community.
in an unprecedented or unmatched manner
The storm hit the city on a scale not seen before.
find something extremely embarrassing or unsuitable
She wouldn't be seen dead wearing that outfit.
not decided or clear yet, wait for outcome
It is yet to be seen if they will win.
experience or witness something for the final time
He has seen his last gum tree before leaving the country.
read a message and do not reply on purpose
She left him on seen after his long text.
spoken reaction showing disbelief after witnessing something extremely unexpected
"Now I've seen everything," she said when snow fell on the beach.
not confirmed or known because it has not happened yet
The long-term impact is yet to be seen.
strongly refuse to be publicly associated with something embarrassing
He wouldn’t be seen dead wearing those shoes.
expected to be quiet and not speak
In the meeting, children were expected to be seen and not heard.
Origin of seen
Old English, seon (to see)
Terms with seen included in their meaning
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visual perception
hues seen by the eye
concealment
put something where it can't be seen
shade
color seen in snow, milk, or all light combined
daytime sky
the sky as seen during the day
evening
dark sky seen after sunset
identity question
ask about the identity of a person or thing seen or heard
weather
lightning flash seen as a white line
self-concealment
go somewhere to avoid being seen
not visible
not able to be seen by the eye
privacy
cover one's face to avoid being seen
visibility
in a position to be seen easily
visibility
be easily seen or noticed
scenery praise
used to show strong admiration for what is seen
general event
event when someone or something vanishes or is no longer seen
covertly
in a hidden way to avoid being seen
sight
able to be seen by the eye
planet view
Earth as seen from space with blue oceans
visual object
unclear shape or object seen without sharp edges
physical trait
wide shoulders often seen in strong people
person known
person recognized because seen before
initial sighting
the first time someone or something is seen
unseen
not be seen or observed
invisible
not visible or seen
unknown details
details not known or seen
Examples of seen in a sentence
She navigated the city using seen landmarks. His efforts were finally seen by his peers. The artist felt seen after the exhibition.
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- French:vu, perçu, ...
- German:bekannt, anerkannt, ...
- Italian:noto, compreso, ...
- Spanish:familiar, visto, ...
- Portuguese:familiar, percebido, ...
- Chinese:熟悉的, 被认可的, ...
- Japanese:見慣れた, 認められた, ...
- Arabic:مَأْلُوف, مُعترَف بِه, ...
- Hebrew:מֻכָּר, מוּכָּר, ...
- Russian:знакомый, признанный, ...
- Ukrainian:відомий, визнаний, ...
- Hindi:परिचित, पहचाना गया, ...
Definition of see - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
visual perceptiontr./intr. perceive with the eyestr./intr.
- I can see the bird in that tree..
2.
comprehensiontr./intr. understand or realize somethingtr./intr.
- I see what you mean now.
3.
verifytr. ensure or check somethingtr.
- See that the doors are locked..
4.
social interactiontr. meet or visit someonetr.
- I will see my friend tomorrow.
5.
activitiestr. attend or visit a place or eventtr.
- Did you see the concert last night?
6.
entertainmenttr. US watch a movie or showtr. US
- We will see a movie tonight.
7.
relationshiptr. date or be in a relationship with someonetr.
- He's been seeing someone new..
8.
foreseetr. imagine or predict somethingtr.
- I can see a bright future for you.
9.
traveltr. UK escort someone to a placetr. UK
- I will see you to the door.
Noun
1.
churchdiocese or region of a church
- The bishop oversees the see with great care.
2.
religionthe office of a bishop or archbishop
- He was appointed to the see last year.
Expressions with see
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used to pause and think during conversation
Let's see, where did I put my keys?
express uncertainty about a future event or decision
We'll see if it rains tomorrow.
make inquiries or arrangements for something
I need to see about booking a hotel for our trip..
introduce someone to the inside of a place
She will see in the guests at the party.
casual way to say goodbye
I'll see you around, take care!
have blurry vision due to tiredness or intoxication
After the party, he couldn't see straight.
agree or give permission because no reason to refuse
Can I borrow your book? I don't see why not.
used to greet someone not seen for a while
Long time no see, how have you been?
wait to make a decision based on future events
We'll see how things go before planning the next steps.
perceive the truth about future events
She claimed to see into the future.
accompany someone to a departure point
We went to the airport to see off our friends.
understand someone's argument or perspective in a discussion
I see your point about the budget constraints.
accompany someone to the door when leaving
She offered to see out her guests.
accompany someone to say goodbye at departure
We went to the airport to see her off.
understand someone's perspective or argument
I see your point about the budget constraints.
understand the purpose or reason of something
After the explanation, I could finally see the point of the new policy..
visit famous places in a location
We spent the day seeing the sights in Paris.
travel to many different countries
She dreams of taking a year off to see the world.
perceive situations in a particular way
She tends to see things more optimistically than others.
perceive visually through something transparent
I can see through the glass window.
ensure a task is completed or problem solved
She will see to the arrangements for the party.
understand the point I am trying to show
The pattern keeps repeating, see what I mean?
await events before taking action
Let's wait and see how the situation develops.
indicates skepticism about something happening
He says he'll arrive on time, but we'll just see.
Origin of see
Old English, seon (to see)
Examples of see in a sentence
We could see the mountains from our window. Once you study, you'll see the solution clearly. I didn't see the issue until you explained it. See that the lights are turned off before leaving. Please see that the report is submitted on time. Let's see each other at the cafe later.
I plan to see my cousin this weekend. We plan to see the new exhibit this weekend. She went to see the play at the local theater. Let's see the new play at the theater. They plan to see a concert this weekend. They started seeing each other last summer. Are you seeing anyone right now? She could see the storm coming from miles away. They see a revolution on the horizon. Let me see you downstairs. The host saw us to our taxi. The see was established in the 12th century. He was appointed to lead the see last year. The bishop's see was located in the heart of the city. The see has been vacant since the archbishop's retirement.
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- French:voir, évêché, ...
- German:sehen, Diözese, ...
- Italian:vedere, sede, ...
- Spanish:ver, sede, ...
- Portuguese:enxergar, diocese, ...
- Chinese:看见, 教区, ...
- Japanese:見る, 教区, ...
- Arabic:رَأَى, أَبْرَشِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:לִרְאוֹת, כִּיסֵּא בִּישׁוֹף, ...
- Russian:видеть, епархия, ...
- Ukrainian:бачити, єпархія, ...
- Hindi:देखना, सी, ...
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