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Meaning of saw
The primary meaning of the word "saw" is to have perceived or noticed something with one's eyes.
Etymology of saw
The word "saw" originates from Old English "sægan" and "sāwian", which are related to the verb "to say" and "to see" respectively.
The past tense of "see" has been "saw" since Old English times, with the word evolving from "sægon" and "sāwon" in different verb conjugations.
The noun "saw" referring to the tool has its roots in Old English "sæg" or "sagu", which is related to the act of cutting.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "saw" as the past tense of "see", meaning to perceive with one's eyes or to notice something.
- It can also refer to a past tense of "see" in the sense of meeting or encountering someone.
- In a different context, "saw" can also mean a tool used for cutting through wood or other materials.
Usage Examples
- I saw the movie last night and really enjoyed it.
- She saw him walking down the street and waved at him.
- The carpenter used a saw to cut through the wooden plank.
- They saw the beautiful scenery on their trip to the mountains.
Antonyms
missed
overlooked
ignored
disregarded
neglected
failed to notice
did not see
was unaware of
did not perceive
remained ignorant of
was oblivious to
did not observe
was not aware of
failed to recognize
did not detect
was blind to
did not spot
did not witness