we'll see

idiom
UK: /wiːl siː/
US: /wil siː/

  1. Used to say that you are not sure what will happen in the future.

    1. I don't know if I can come, we'll see. [ ] [ ]
    2. They might offer him the job, but we'll see what happens after the interview. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express doubt or disagreement about something.

    1. He says he'll be on time, we'll see. [ ] [ ]
    2. She claims she can finish the project by tomorrow, but we'll see if that's true. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to tell someone that you are not going to allow them to do something.

    1. Can I go to the party? We'll see. [ ] [ ]
    2. You want to stay out all night? We'll see about that when your father gets home. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

perhaps time will tell let's see i doubt it maybe

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "we'll see" in English means: Used to say that you are not sure what will happen in the future., Used to express doubt or disagreement about something., Used to tell someone that you are not going to allow them to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "we'll see" is /wiːl siː/ in British English and /wil siː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "we'll see": perhaps, time will tell, let's see, i doubt it, maybe.

Example usage of "we'll see": "I don't know if I can come, we'll see.". More examples on the page.