English · Common Verbs

seen

/siːn/

[/siːn/]

past participle of see

Beginnerverb

Definition

Past participle of 'see': used with 'have' to show something has been perceived by the eyes.

Example

I have seen that film three times and I still enjoy every single scene of it.

I have seen that film three times and I still enjoy every single scene of it.

Etymology

From Old English 'gesewen', past participle of 'sēon' (to see).

How & Where It’s Used

Used in perfect tenses; never used alone without an auxiliary verb.

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