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Meaning of seen
The primary meaning of the word "seen" is related to the act of perceiving with one's eyes or mind.
Etymology of seen
The word "seen" originates from Old English "sēon", which is also the source of the modern English verb "see".
The Old English "sēon" is derived from Proto-Germanic "sehan", which is also the source of other Germanic languages' verbs for "to see".
Historically, the word "seen" has been used in English since the 9th century, with its meaning and usage evolving over time to include various senses and connotations.
Synonyms
perceived
observed
noticed
witnessed
viewed
watched
glimpsed
spotted
detected
discerned
recognized
identified
acknowledged
realized
understood
apprehended
grasped
comprehended
discovered
found
encountered
met
beheld
eyed
stared
gazed
looked
beheld
inspected
examined
scanned
surveyed
explored
Definitions
- The word "seen" is defined by Oxford Languages as the past participle of "see", which means to perceive with one's eyes or to become aware of something.
- * It can also be used to describe an experience or event that has been witnessed or observed.
Usage Examples
- The city has been seen by millions of tourists over the years.
- * The new policy has been seen as a positive step towards reform.
- * The document has been seen by several people in the office.
Antonyms
unseen
unnoticed
unobserved
unseen
invisible
imperceptible
unnoticed
unperceived
unrealized
misunderstood
ignored
disregarded
overlooked
unseen
hidden
concealed
obscured
blocked
screened
veiled
shrouded
masked