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See -

To perceive with the eyes; to visually observe something

Voorbeeld: I see a beautiful sunset in the distance.
Gebruik: informalContext: everyday conversations
Opmerking: This is the most common usage of 'see'. It is used to talk about the act of looking at something.

To understand or comprehend something

Voorbeeld: I see what you mean about the importance of teamwork.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic or professional discussions
Opmerking: This meaning is often used in more abstract or figurative contexts to indicate comprehension.

To meet or visit someone

Voorbeeld: I'm going to see my friend at the café later.
Gebruik: informalContext: social interactions
Opmerking: This meaning is commonly used to refer to meeting someone socially.

To consider or examine a situation

Voorbeeld: Let's see if we can find a solution to this problem.
Gebruik: formalContext: problem-solving discussions
Opmerking: This meaning is used when discussing a plan of action or evaluating options.

Synoniemen van See

Watch

To observe or look at something attentively.
Voorbeeld: I like to watch movies on weekends.
Opmerking: While 'see' generally refers to the act of perceiving with the eyes, 'watch' implies a more focused and deliberate observation.

Observe

To watch carefully and attentively.
Voorbeeld: Scientists observe the behavior of animals in their natural habitat.
Opmerking: Similar to 'watch,' 'observe' suggests a more intentional and detailed examination of something.

Behold

To see or observe something impressive or remarkable.
Voorbeeld: Behold the beauty of the sunset!
Opmerking: While 'see' is a general term for perceiving with the eyes, 'behold' often conveys a sense of wonder or amazement.

View

To look at something from a particular perspective or vantage point.
Voorbeeld: We climbed to the top of the hill to get a better view of the city.
Opmerking: Unlike 'see,' 'view' emphasizes the act of looking at something from a specific angle or position.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van See

See eye to eye

To agree or have the same opinion as someone else.
Voorbeeld: They finally saw eye to eye on the project's direction.
Opmerking:

See the light

To understand or gain insight into something previously unclear.
Voorbeeld: After the explanation, he finally saw the light and understood the concept.
Opmerking:

Wait and see

To postpone judgment or decision until a later time.
Voorbeeld: I'm not sure how it will turn out, so I'll just have to wait and see.
Opmerking:

See the big picture

To consider the overall perspective or full context of a situation.
Voorbeeld: It's important to see the big picture before making a decision.
Opmerking:

See red

To become extremely angry or enraged.
Voorbeeld: Whenever someone insults him, he sees red and loses his temper.
Opmerking:

See the forest for the trees

To be unable to see the overall situation clearly because of a focus on small details.
Voorbeeld: She gets so caught up in details that she often can't see the forest for the trees.
Opmerking:

See the writing on the wall

To realize or anticipate something negative is going to happen.
Voorbeeld: After the company's recent losses, it's clear that layoffs are coming; we can see the writing on the wall.
Opmerking:

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van See

See ya

Casual way to say goodbye, short for 'see you.'
Voorbeeld: I'll see ya later!
Opmerking: Informal and used between friends or acquaintances.

See what's up

Inquire about someone's well-being or current situation.
Voorbeeld: Hey, just checking in to see what's up with you.
Opmerking: More casual and colloquial than 'How are you?'

See the sights

Tourist phrase meaning to visit or explore various attractions or places.
Voorbeeld: When you visit Paris, make sure to see all the sights like the Eiffel Tower.
Opmerking: Emphasizes experiencing or witnessing specific places or landmarks.

See for yourself

Encouraging someone to personally verify or witness something.
Voorbeeld: Don't believe me? Go and see for yourself.
Opmerking: Stresses the importance of firsthand observation.

See things differently

To have a new perspective or outlook on something.
Voorbeeld: After traveling, I started to see things differently and appreciate other cultures.
Opmerking: Implies a shift in perception or understanding.

See to it

Take responsibility for ensuring that something is done.
Voorbeeld: I'll see to it that the project is completed on time.
Opmerking: Conveys a sense of personal commitment or duty.

See through someone

To recognize when someone is being deceitful or insincere.
Voorbeeld: I can see through his lies; he's not being honest.
Opmerking: Implies detecting falsehoods or seeing beyond surface appearances.

See - Voorbeelden

I see a beautiful sunset.
Can you see the bird in the tree?
She saw her reflection in the mirror.
We will see each other tomorrow.

Grammatica van See

See - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)
Lemma: see
Vervoegingen
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): saw
Werkwoord, voltooid deelwoord (Verb, past participle): seen
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): seeing
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sees
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): see
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): see
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
See bevat 1 lettergrepen: see
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈsē
see , ˈsē (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

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De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
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