ADV

clearly
dimly
hardly
I could hardly see because of the smoke
just
We could just see the hotel in the distance
suddenly

VERB + SEE

be able to, can/could
I could see the boat quite clearly now
strain to
be amazed to, be surprised to
He was surprised to see Lucy standing there
be relieved to
be glad to, be overjoyed to, be pleased to
I'm glad to see that you're keeping well
let sb
A dolphin? Oh, let me see!

PHRASES

turn and see
He turned and saw her smile

VERB + SEE

want to, wish to
What is it you want to see me about?
live to
He didn't live to see his grandchildren
be glad to, be overjoyed to, be pleased to
Aren't you pleased to see me?

PREP

about
She's gone to see the mechanic about getting her car repaired

PHRASES

see sb home
Don't worry, I'll see you home

VERB + SEE

can/can't, don't
I can see why you were so angry about it. I don't see why she should get more money than the others
be difficult to
It is difficult to see how to get round this problem

VERB + SEE

want to
I want to see how they'll react
let sb
Let's see what happens

PHRASES

go and see
'Has the post come yet?' ' I'll just go and see. '
wait and see
'Is he going to get better?' ' I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see. '