6月23日号：See, look and watch

See, look and watch are all used to talk about our vision. Let’s go over the differences between these verbs and how we use them in conversation.

See is used when you are not making any effort. When you open your eyes, you see things without trying.

◆ I saw a blue car parked in front of my house, but I don’t know whose car it is.

◆ Did you see Mr. Takahashi in the conference room?

◆ When was the last time that you saw your wallet?

◆ It was too dark to see anything outside.

Look is used when you are trying to see something or want to see something. Look is usually followed by a preposition (e.g. at, into, around, over).

◆ Wow! Look at the beautiful view!

◆ I looked in my bag, but I couldn’t find my keys.

◆ We looked at some houses last weekend, but we didn’t find one we wanted to buy.

◆ Can you look under the sofa and check if my phone is there?

Watch is also used when you are trying to see something. It is generally used with things that are moving or changing.

◆ My family enjoyed watching the fireworks during the festival.

◆ Could you please watch my bag while I use the restroom?

◆ He sat on the beach for two hours and watched the waves come ashore.

◆ I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji and watched the sunrise.

この続きは紙面でご覧ください

Ian先生プロフィール

英会話イーオン東京本社教務課コーディネーター。イーオン教師のトレーニングや英語セミナーを企画制作するカリスマ教師として活躍中。カリフォルニア大学バークレー校卒業。趣味は読書、料理、クラフトワーク。