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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Especially as someone who hasn’t been back in a long time—when I see these images, they almost make me hallucinate.

From Slate

"But when I see my children, I find hope again."

From Barron's

“I see. Well, did you get any good texts today?”

From Literature

“I see. And is this a person you want to keep to yourself for a while?”

From Literature

“I’ll believe that when I see it,” he said.

From Literature

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