Translation
To notice something with your eyes, or to understand it.
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Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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"See" shows you notice the moon with your eyes.
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"Saw" is the past form of "see".
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Here "see" means you understand.
Where this fits
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Stories
(27)A Little Thing
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A Day Together
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The First Day
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A Day at the Farm
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A Rainy Afternoon
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At the Doctor
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Lost in Town
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Market Day
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Market Morning
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The Journey
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The New Neighbour
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The Phone Call
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The Rescue
3 min read 路 Core 1000
Before the Doors Open
4 min read 路 Core 5000
One Sheep Short
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The Clock in the Hall
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The Long Way Home
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The Passenger
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Two Gardens
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Not in Front of Them
5 min read 路 Core 1000
The Box in the Wood
5 min read 路 Core 5000
The Photograph
5 min read 路 Core 5000
The Suggestion Box
5 min read 路 Core 5000
The Swimming Lesson
5 min read 路 Core 5000
The Tuesday Visitor
5 min read 路 Core 5000
Two Tickets to Paris
5 min read 路 Core 5000
The Last Light
8 min read 路 Core 5000
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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 5: Doing and being.