I see

Idioms

Also, I see what you mean. I understand, as in I see, you'd rather go running in the morning while it's cool, or It's too early to run an ad? I see what you mean. This idiom uses see in the sense of “perceive” or “comprehend,” a usage dating from 1300. Also see as far as I can see.

Example Sentences

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Anytime I see an encampment that has kids’ toys, things that reference back to the lives of children, it hits hard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

For these reasons, I see attractive opportunities in European equities ahead.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

"Within the Church in Wales, within the Anglican community, and I see friends and colleagues leave the church they love," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"When I treat patients in the diabetes clinic, I see a huge variation in response to these GLP-1-based medications and it is difficult to predict this response clinically," Umapathysivam said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

This time I see crowds of people cheering for me.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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