When we talk about things we have looked at or watched in the past, we use the past tense of the verb “see.” The past tense of “see” is “saw.”
Past Tense Of “See” Is “Saw.”
“Saw” is the simple past tense form of “see.” We use “saw” when we want to talk about something that happened at a specific time in the past. It doesn’t matter when in the past it was, as long as it happened before now. You don’t need any extra words to use “saw.” Here are a few examples to make it clear:
- Yesterday, I saw a beautiful bird in the garden.
- Yesterday, I saw a rainbow.
- Last week, we saw a movie.
- Last year, we saw a movie that made us laugh a lot.
- When I was a kid, I saw a shooting star for the first time.
- She saw a deer in the forest.
- My friend sawa movie last night.
- We sawa funny cat video online.
In all these sentences, “saw” tells us that the seeing happened at some point in the past, and that’s all we need to know.
When to Use “Seen”
“Seen” is also related to “See,” but we use it differently. “Seen” is what’s called the past participle of “See.” We don’t use “Seen” by itself when talking about the past. Instead, we use it with helper verbs like “have,” “has,” or “had.” This form is used to talk about experiences or actions that happened at some point in the past, but we don’t specify when. For example, “I have seen the lions at the zoo.” This means that at some point in your life, you looked at the lions, but it doesn’t say exactly when.
Examples to Help You Understand
- Correct Use of “Saw”: “Yesterday, I saw a beautiful rainbow.”
- Incorrect Use of “Saw”: “I have saw a beautiful rainbow.” (This should be “I have seen a beautiful rainbow.”)
- Correct Use of “Seen”: “I have never seen snow in person.”
- Incorrect Use of “Seen”: “Last winter, I seen snow for the first time.” (This should be “Last winter, I saw snow for the first time.”)
Tips to Remember
If you’re ever confused about when to use “saw” or “seen,” remember this simple rule:
- Use “saw” by itself when talking about something specific that happened in the past.
- Use “seen” with “have” or “has” when the exact time isn’t important or when it affects the present.
Use of Saw in Sentences
- She saw the kindness in strangers.
- They saw the power of unity.
- He saw his dreams come true.
- She saw the spark of creativity in his eyes.
- He saw the opportunity and seized it.
- She saw the importance of forgiveness.
- He saw the danger ahead.
- She saw the value of self-reflection.
- He saw the impact of his actions.
- They saw the need for change.
- He saw the significance of history.
- They saw each other across the crowded room.
- She saw the beauty in imperfection.
- They saw the importance of perseverance.
- He saw the need for conservation.
- They saw a rainbow after the storm.
- She saw the sadness in his eyes.
- They saw the wonder of the universe.
- He saw the value of hard work.
- She saw the fragility of life.
- He saw the necessity of sacrifice.
- They saw the magic of the season.
- He saw the importance of honesty.
- They saw the importance of teamwork.
- She saw the innocence in his smile.
- They saw the potential for greatness.
- She saw the potential in the old house.
- They saw the beauty of diversity.
- He saw the error of his ways.
- She saw the interconnectedness of all things.
- She saw the wisdom in his advice.
- She saw the humor in the situation.
- They saw the depth of human emotion.
- He saw the truth in her words.
- She saw the necessity of compromise.
- They saw the power of love.
- He saw the beauty of nature.
- She saw the potential in her students.
- He saw the potential for growth.
- They saw the world through rose-colored glasses.
- He saw the darkness creeping in.
- They saw a shooting star streak across the sky.
- She saw her reflection in the mirror.
- They saw the value of education.
- He saw the strength in vulnerability.
- They saw the world through different lenses.
- He saw the sun rise over the horizon.
- He saw the warning signs but ignored them.
- She saw the joy in simple pleasures.
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