Seen
siːn
Definitions
To perceive with the eyes; to observe; to understand.
siːn
Past participle of 'see'
I have seen the Eiffel Tower.
💡 Simply: Like when you watch a movie or look at something. It means you looked at it or experienced it.
👶 For kids: It means you looked at something with your eyes and know what it is.
More Examples
She had seen him walking down the street.
We have seen better days.
He has seen great success in his career.
How It's Used
"I have seen that movie before."
"Evidence seen by the jury was considered."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Seen better days
To be old, damaged, or in a state of decline.
"The car had definitely seen better days, with rust all over it."
As far as I've seen
Based on my observations.
"As far as I've seen, she's been doing a great job."
From Middle English *seien, *seen*, past participle of *sehen* ('to see'), from Old English *geseon* ('to see'), from Proto-Germanic *seχwaną* ('to see').
The past participle 'seen' has been used in English since the Old English period.