seen

verb
UK: /siːn/
US: /siːn/

  1. Past participle of 'see'. To have noticed something with your eyes.

    1. I have seen many birds in the garden today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Having seen the evidence, the jury reached a quick verdict. [ ] [ ]

  2. Understood or realized something.

    1. I've seen better days than this, truly. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's seen how hard I work, and appreciates my dedication. [ ] [ ]

  3. Met or spent time with someone.

    1. I have seen my friend lately. [ ] [ ]
    2. We haven't seen each other since graduation last year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

perceived understood met dated
seen adjective

  1. Having been the subject of attention or experience; known.

    1. This area is a frequently seen place. [ ] [ ]
    2. The problems are often seen in teenagers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seen" in English means: Past participle of 'see'. To have noticed something with your eyes., Understood or realized something., Met or spent time with someone..

The phonetic transcription of "seen" is /siːn/ in British English and /siːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seen": perceived, understood, met, dated.

Example usage of "seen": "I have seen many birds in the garden today.". More examples on the page.