See VS Look VS Watch

See - is something that you do naturally

without really thinking or paying attention. (General)
- Do you see a yellow car outside?
- We saw his new car yesterday.
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Look - is to make an effort to see something and usually for a short time. (Specific)
- Do you mind looking at the new books?
- Look at the bluebird in the tree.
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Watch - usually something that you look at for a period of time, especially something changing or moving. (In progress)
- Do you want to watch a movie?
- The girl is watching her goldfish.

Comments

Yolanda Coll

It's like ver, mirar y observar in spanish

2021.02.26 06:02
Rexy

@David They would have different meanings if they are connected to prepositions. In this case, they are called phrasal verbs. For example: Look up means to search for. See out means to continue to work at something until it's completed.

2021.02.26 05:09
David

I've heard thag watch also means care, like " Watch the flowers whilst you are playing football" Do See and Look have other meanings either?

2021.02.26 04:35
Vick

Thanks!

2021.02.26 00:55
Rexy

@Joanna Robles You're most welcome!

2021.02.25 21:09
Joanna Robles

Thanks a lot

2021.02.25 21:07
Rexy

@Wendy you're most welcome!

2021.02.25 20:43
Wendy

Thank you

2021.02.25 20:38