- past participle of see.
seen
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Seen in the natural light streaming through the gallery’s wall of windows, these minor features become even more pronounced.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
"You've been stood around for years / Seen my smiles and touched my tears / Apple Scruffs / How I love you."
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Seen through this lens, contemporary phenomena that appear baffling begin to make sense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Seen as a market-friendly favorite, Sao Paulo governor Tarcisio de Freitas has denied seeking the presidency.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Seen this way, the making of a youthful artist is a process as fragile as growing up itself, and one that can be stunted at any step by the vicissitudes of life.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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