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. '