English · Common Verbs
saw
/sɔː/
[/sɔː/]
past tense of see
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense of 'see': to have noticed or perceived something with the eyes.
Example
We saw a beautiful rainbow over the hills after the heavy afternoon rain finally stopped.
We saw a beautiful rainbow over the hills after the heavy afternoon rain finally stopped.
Etymology
From Old English 'sēon' (to see), past tense 'seah'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for completed seeing in the past; not to be confused with the tool 'saw'.