We use these three words a lot in English. When do we use which word? Let's find out.
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Watch, see, look - do you know the difference? π€
watch π to look at someone or something for an amount of time and pay attention to what is happening.
β You can "watch" a film, a game, a performance.
"Weβre going to the cinema to watch the new Marvel film."
see π to notice or become aware of someone or something by using your eyes
β You can "see" everything that passes in front of your eyes.
"I can see a house and a garden up on the hill."
look π to direct your eyes in a particular direction. It can be for a short time, and it might not involve much thought.
β You almost always need a preposition after "look".
"Do you want to look at the pictures from my holiday?"
π‘ Tips to avoid confusion
You can think of "see" as a basic verb β what is the basic action you can do with your eyes?
You can see. π
If you are directing your eyes at something, use βlookβ. β¬ οΈπ
And if you are paying attention to something, like a game or TV show, for a period of time use βwatchβ. ποΈποΈπ§
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I canβt ____ any stars. Itβs too cloudy.
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My kids like ____ films at home.
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"____! Thereβs a cat in the window."
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Did you ____ "Coronation Street" yesterday evening?
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The teacher told us to ____ the blackboard.
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____ you tomorrow!
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