متى نستخدم see , hear فى المضارع المستمر [الأرشيف] - بوابة الثانوية العامة المصرية

mr ashraf ezzat

09-09-2009, 08:24 AM

see
notice/examine
[transitive not in progressive] to notice or examine someone or something, using your eyes:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe moment we saw the house, we knew we wanted to buy it.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifHe crouched down so he couldn't be seen.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifCan I see your ticket, please?
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI saw the offer advertised in the newspaper.
can/can't see
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifYou can see the Houses of Parliament from here.
see where/what/who etc
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifCan you see where the marks are on the wall?
see (that)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifHe saw that she was crying.
see somebody/something do something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI saw him leave a few minutes ago.
see somebody/something doing something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe suspect was seen entering the building.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif As you can see, the house needs some work doing on it.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif Have you seen Chris (=do you know where he is)?
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe accommodation was so awful, it had to be seen to be believed (=you would not believe it if you did not see it yourself).

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notice something is true

[transitive not in progressive] to notice that something is happening or that something is true:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifMore money must be invested if we are to see an improvement in services.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifAfter a month's practice, you should see a difference in your playing.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifSeeing his distress, Louise put her arm around him.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI would like to see changes in the way the course is run.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif'You're not denying it, I see,' he said coldly.
see (that)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI can see you're not very happy with the situation.

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ability to see

to be able to use your eyes to look at things and know what they are
can/can't see
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifFrom the tower, you can see for miles.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI can't see a thing without my glasses.
not see to do something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifHis eyes are so bad that he can't see to read any more.

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find out information

[transitive] to find out information or a fact
see what/how/when etc
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI'll call him and see how the job interview went.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifShe went outside to see what was happening.
see if/whether
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI've just come to see if you want to go out for a drink.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThese chocolates are gorgeous. Try some and see for yourself (=find out if it is true).
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifBy looking at this leaflet, you can see at a glance (=find out very easily) how much a loan will cost.
it can be seen that/we can see that
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifFrom this graph, it can be seen that some people are more susceptible to the disease.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif As we have seen in chapter 4, women's pay is generally less than men's.

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in the future

[intransitive and transitive] to find out about something in the future
see if/whether
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifIt will be interesting to see if he makes it into the team.
see how/what/when etc
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI might come - I'll see how I feel tomorrow.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifLet's try it and see what happens.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif'Can we go to the zoo, Dad?' ' We'll see.' (=used when you do not want to make a decision immediately)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif'How long can you stay?' ' I'll have to see. It depends (=used when you cannot make a decision immediately).'
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifWe'll just have to wait and see.
see how it goes/see how things go (=used when you are going to do something and will deal with problems if they happen)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI don't know. We'll just have to see how it goes on Sunday.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThings will work out, you'll see (=you will find out that I am right).

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where information is

[transitive only in imperative] especially written used to tell you where you can find information:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifSee p.58.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifSee press for details.
see above/below
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe results are shown in Table 7a (see below).

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understand

[intransitive and transitive] to understand or realize something
see why/what/how etc
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI can't see why he's so upset.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI see what you mean (=I understand what you are saying).
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif'He lives here but works in London during the week.' 'Oh, I see (=I understand).'
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif You see, the thing is, I'm really busy right now (=used when you are explaining something).
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifYou mix the flour and eggs like this, see (=used to check that someone is listening and understands).
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI can't see the point of (=I do not understand the reason for) spending so much money on a car.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif Do you see the point I'm making (=do you understand what I'm trying to say)?
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe other officers laughed but Nichols couldn't see the joke.
see reason/sense (=realize that you are wrong or doing something stupid)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI just can't get her to see reason!

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watch

[transitive]A to watch a television programme, play, film etc:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifDid you see that programme on monkeys last night?
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifWe're going to see 'Romeo and Juliet' tonight.

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consider something

[transitive] to think about or consider someone or something in a particular way, or as having particular qualities:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifHaving a child makes you see things differently.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifViolence is seen in different ways by different people.
as somebody sees it/the way somebody sees it (=used to give someone's opinion)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifAs I see it, you don't have any choice.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe way I see it, we have two options.
see somebody/something as something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI see the job as a challenge.
see yourself as something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifHe saw himself as a failure.
be seen as (being) something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe peace talks are seen as a sign of hope.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThis type of work is often seen as boring.
be seen to be something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifTeachers need to be seen to be in control.

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see what somebody/something can do

spoken
a) to find out if someone can deal with a situation or problem
see what somebody/something can do about
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI'll call them again and see what they can do about it.
b) to find out how good someone or something is at what they are supposed to be able to do:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifLet's take the Porsche out to the racetrack and see what it can do!

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I'll see what I can do

spoken used to say that you will try to help someone:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifLeave the papers with me and I'll see what I can do.

12
see you

spoken used to say goodbye when you know you will see someone again
see you tomorrow/at 3/Sunday etc
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifSee you Friday - your place at 8:30.
see you later (=see you soon, or later in the same day)
see you in a bit British English (=see you soon)
see you in a while (=see you soon)
(I'll) be seeing you! (=see you soon)

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visit

[transitive] to visit or meet someone:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI'll be seeing her tomorrow night.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI haven't seen her since we left school.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifShe's too sick to see anyone right now.

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meet by chance

[transitive not in progressive] to meet someone by chance:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI saw Jane while I was out.

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have a meeting

[transitive] to have an arranged meeting with someone:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifMr Thomas is seeing a client at 2:30.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifShe was seen by a doctor but didn't need hospital treatment.
see somebody about something (=see someone to discuss something)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI have to see my teacher about my grades.

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spend time with somebody

[transitive] to spend time with someone:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThey've been seeing a lot of each other.
see more/less of somebody (=see someone more or less often)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThey've seen more of each other since Dan moved to London.

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be seeing somebody

to be having a romantic relationship with someone:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifIs she seeing anyone at the moment?

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imagine

[transitive not in progressive] to imagine that something may happen in the future:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifHe could see a great future for her in music.
can't see somebody/something doing something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI can't see him winning, can you?
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifShe's got a new book coming out but I can't see it doing very well.
see somebody as something (=be able to imagine someone being something)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI just can't see her as a ballet dancer.

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seeing as (how)

informal also seeing that used before giving a reason for what you are saying:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif'I might as well do something useful, seeing as I'm back,' she said.

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be seen to be doing something

to make sure that other people notice you working hard or doing something good:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe government must be seen to be doing something about the rise in violent crime.

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see something for what it is

also see somebody for what they are to realize that someone or something is not as good or nice as they seem:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThey are unimpressed with the scheme and rightly see it for what it is.

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make sure

[transitive not in progressive] to make sure or check that something is done
see (that)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifIt's up to you to see that the job's done properly.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifPlease see that the lights are switched off before you leave.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifDon't worry - I'll see to it.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe hotel's owners see to it that their guests are given every luxury.

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experience something

[transitive not in progressive] to experience something:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifShe was so sick that doctors didn't think she'd live to see her first birthday.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI never thought I'd live to see the day when women became priests.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifShe's seen it all before (=have experienced so much that nothing surprises you) in her long career.
➔ been there, seen that, done that

at been (3) (http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/been#p008-001011024)

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time/place

[transitive] if a time or place has seen a particular event or situation, it happened or existed in that time or place:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThis year has seen a big increase in road accidents.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe city has seen plenty of violence over the years.

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let me see

also let's see spoken used when you are trying to remember something:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifLet me see ... where did I put that letter?

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I don't see why not

spoken used to say 'yes' in answer to a request:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif'Can we go to the park?' 'I don't see why not.'

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go with somebody

[transitive always + adverb/preposition] to go somewhere with someone to make sure they are safe:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifMy mother used to see me across the road.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI'll get Nick to see you home.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifLet me see you to the door (=go with you to the door, to say goodbye).

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be seeing things

to imagine that you see someone or something which is not really there:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThere's no one there - you must be seeing things.

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see double

if you see double, something is wrong with your eyes, so that you see two things when there is only one

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have seen better days

informal to be in a bad condition:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifHer hat had seen better days.

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be glad/pleased etc to see the back of somebody/something

British English spoken to be pleased when someone leaves or when you get rid of something, because you do not like them:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI'll be glad to see the back of him.

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see the last of somebody/something

a) to not see someone or something again, especially someone or something you do not like:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI thought we'd seen the last of him.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifIt was a relief to see the last of them.
b) to not have to deal with something any more:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifPolice had hoped they'd seen the last of the joyriding.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifWe may not have seen the last of this controversy.

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see the light

a) to realize that something is true:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifShe finally saw the light and ended the relationship.
b) RR to have a special experience that makes you believe in a religion

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see the light of day

a) if something sees the light of day, it is brought out so that people can see it:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThis decision will ensure that the Pentagon Papers never see the light of day.
b) to start to exist:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThis type of PC first saw the light of day in 1981.

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see red

to become very angry:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe thought of Pierre with Nicole had made her see red.

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not see somebody for dust

British English informal if you do not see someone for dust, they leave a place very quickly in order to avoid something

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see eye to eye

[usually in negatives] if two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifWe didn't exactly see eye to eye.
see eye to eye with
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI don't always see eye to eye with my father.
see eye to eye on/about
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifWe don't see eye to eye on business issues.

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seen one ... seen them all

informal used to say that something is boring because it is very similar to other things:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifWhen you've seen one of these programmes, you've seen them all.

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see your way (clear) to doing something

formal to be able and willing to do something:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifSmall companies cannot see their way to taking on many trainees.

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(see and) be seen

to look at or be noticed by important or fashionable people:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifRoyal Ascot is the place to see and be seen.

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not see the wood for the trees

also not see the forest for the trees American English to be unable to understand what is important in a situation because you are thinking too much about small details rather than the whole situation

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see something coming

to realize that there is going to be a problem before it actually happens:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifJohn's going to have a lot of trouble with him. You can see it coming.

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see somebody coming (a mile off)

British English spoken to recognize that someone will be easy to trick or deceive:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifYou paid £500 for that! They must have seen you coming!

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see somebody right

British English spoken to make sure that someone gets what they need or want, especially money:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifJust do this for me and I'll see you right.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifTell the landlord I sent you and he'll see you right.

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not see that it matters

spoken to think that something is not important:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI can't see that it matters what I think.

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game of cards

[transitive] to risk the same amount of money as your opponent in a card game
see about something

phrasal verb

see about doing something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifClaire's gone to see about getting tickets for the concert.

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we'll see about that

spoken
a) also we'll have to see about that used to say that you do not know if something will be possible:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gif'I want to go to Joshua's tonight.' 'Well, we'll have to see about that.'
b) also we'll soon see about that used to say that you intend to stop someone from doing what they were planning to do
see something against something

phrasal verb

to consider something together with something else:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe unemployment data must be seen against the background of world recession.
see around

phrasal verb

1
see somebody around

to notice someone regularly in places you go to, but not talk to them:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI don't know who he is but I've seen him around.

2
see you around

spoken used to say goodbye to someone when you have not made a definite arrangement to meet again

3
see around/round something

British English to visit a place and walk around looking at it:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifWould you like to see round the house?
see in

phrasal verb

1
not know what somebody sees in somebody

also what does somebody see in somebody? used to say that you do not know why someone likes someone else:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI don't know what she sees in him.

2
see something in somebody/something

to notice a particular quality in someone or something that makes you like them:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifHe saw a gentleness in Susan.

3
see somebody in

to go with someone to make sure they arrive at a building or room:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifHe took her home and after seeing her in, drove off without a word.

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see in the New Year

to celebrate the beginning of a new year
see somebody/something ↔ off

phrasal verb

1 to defeat someone or stop them from competing against you:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifTo see off the threat, the company will have to cut its prices still further.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe team saw off their old rivals in last night's championship game.

2 to go to an airport, train station etc to say goodbye to someone:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThey've gone to the airport to see their son off.

3 also see somebody off something to force someone to leave a place:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifSecurity guards saw him off the premises.
see somebody/something out

phrasal verb

1 to go to the door with someone to say goodbye to them when they leave:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI'll see you out.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifDon't worry, I can see myself out (=leave the building without anyone coming with me).

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see something ↔ out

to continue doing something or being somewhere until a particular period of time or an unpleasant event is finished:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifConnolly has promised to see out the remaining 18 months of his contract.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifShe saw out her last years at Sudeley Castle.
see over something

phrasal verb

to look at something large such as a house, especially in order to decide if you want to buy it
see through

phrasal verb

1
see through somebody/something

to realize that someone is trying to deceive you:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI saw through his excuses.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI could never lie to her because I know she'd see through me straight away.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI can't bluff - she'd see right through me.

2
see something through

to continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifIt'll take a lot of effort to see the project through.

3
see somebody through (something)

to give help and support to someone during a difficult time:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifSetting goals should help see you through.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifI've got enough money to see me through six months of unemployment.

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see something through somebody's eyes

to see something or think about it in the way that someone else does:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifThe world is very different when seen through the eyes of a child.
see to somebody/something

phrasal verb

to deal with something or do something for someone:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifGo on, you go out. I'll see to the washing up.
have/get something seen to
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/entry/pronsentence.gifYou should get that tooth seen to by a dentist.

hear
hear S1 W1http://www.ldoceonline.com/imgs/_20_h_FB_EB_20_24_A0h_FBr_.gif[I] past tense and past participle heardhttp://www.ldoceonline.com/imgs/_20_h_EE_d_20_24_A0h_EE_rd_.gif

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hear sounds/words etc

[intransitive,transitive not in progressive] to know that a sound is being made, using your ears:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifBlanche heard a crash as the back door was flung open.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifDid anyone see or hear anything last night?
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifOld Zeke doesn't hear too well any more.
hear somebody/something doing something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifJenny could hear them arguing outside.
hear somebody do something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifShe heard Tom go upstairs.
hear what/who etc
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI couldn't hear what they were saying most of the time.
be heard to do something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifShe didn't want to be heard to criticize him.
! Do not confuse hear with listen to, which means 'hear and pay attention to': You should listen to my advice (NOT You should hear my advice).

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listen to somebody/something

[transitive not in progressive] to listen to what someone is saying, the music they are playing etc:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifMaggie did not wait to hear an answer.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifDid you hear that programme on whales the other night?
hear what
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI want to hear what the doctor has to say.
I hear what you say/what you're saying spoken (=used to tell someone that you have listened to their opinion, but do not agree with it)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI hear what you say, but I don't think we should rush this decision.

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be told something

[intransitive,transitive not usually in progressive] to be told or find out a piece of information:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI heard a rumor that he was getting married soon.
hear (that)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI'm so sorry to hear he died.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifShe'll be pleased to hear that she can leave hospital tomorrow.
hear about
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifTeresa heard about the decision later.
hear of
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI've heard of a job which would be just right for you.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifThis was the first I'd heard of any trouble in the area (=I had just heard news of trouble for the first time).
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifHe was last heard of in Washington (=he was in Washington the last time someone had information about him).
hear anything/much of somebody/something
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifWe don't hear anything of him these days.
so I hear/so I've heard spoken (=used to say that you have been told something or know it already)
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifThere's a nasty infection going round, so I hear.
hear what/how/who etc
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifDid you hear what happened to Julia?
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI've heard it said that they met in Italy.

4
in court

[transitive]SCL to listen to all the facts in a case in a court of law in order to make a legal decision:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifThe Supreme Court heard the case on Tuesday.

5
have heard of somebody/something

to know that someone or something exists because they have been mentioned to you before:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gif'Do you know Jill Marshall?' 'No, I've never heard of her.'

6
not hear the last of somebody

used to say that someone will continue to complain about something or cause problems:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI'll sue him. He hasn't heard the last of me yet.

7
you could hear a pin drop

used to emphasize how quiet a place is:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifYou could have heard a pin drop in there.

8 spoken
won't/wouldn't hear of it

used to say that you refuse to agree with a suggestion or proposal:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI said we should go back, but Dennis wouldn't hear of it.

9 spoken
I/he etc will never hear the end of it

used to say that someone will continue to talk about something for a long time:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifIf my Mum finds out, I'll never hear the end of it.

10 spoken
be hearing things

to imagine you can hear a sound when really there is no sound:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifThere's no one there. I must be hearing things.

11 spoken
(do) you hear?

used to emphasize that you are giving someone an order and they must obey you:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI want you to leave right now. Do you hear?

12 spoken
you can't hear yourself think

used to emphasize how noisy a place is:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifJust shut up, Tom. I can't hear myself think.

13 spoken
now hear this!

American English old use used to introduce an important official announcement

14 spoken
hear! hear!

used in a discussion or meeting to say that you agree with what the speaker is saying

15 spoken
have you heard the one about...

used when asking someone if they know a joke

16 spoken
I've heard that one before

used when you do not believe someone's excuse or explanation
➔ unheard of (http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/unheard-of#p008-000455594)
hear from somebody

phrasal verb

1 to receive news or information from someone:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifDo you ever hear from Jack?
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifPolice want to hear from anyone who has any information.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifI look forward to hearing from you (=hope to receive news from you).

2 to listen to someone giving their opinion in a radio or television discussion programme:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifa chance to hear from some of the victims of violent crime
hear somebody out

phrasal verb

to listen to all of what someone wants to tell you without interrupting them:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/images/606/entry/pronsentencea.gifJust hear me out, will you?