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. ------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------ 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.