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see in

B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words

To notice something special or good about a person or thing that others might not notice.

Literal meaning: To look inside something with your eyes — but used idiomatically to mean perceiving a hidden quality.

Meanings

1 B1 idiomatic neutral

To perceive a positive quality, attraction, or value in a person or thing that others may not immediately notice.

"I really don't know what she sees in him — he's rude to everyone."

"What do you see in me that you think qualifies me for this?"

Grammar: separable
2 B1 neutral

To usher or accompany someone inside a building or room.

"The receptionist saw the guests in and offered them tea."

Grammar: separable
3 B1 idiomatic neutral

To celebrate the arrival of a new year or season.

"We all gathered at midnight to see in the New Year with champagne."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Often used in questions ('What do you see in him?') or negative statements to express confusion about someone's attraction or admiration. Common in British and American English alike.

Commonly used with

potential talent charm value beauty quality

Forms

Base
see in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sees in
he/she/it
Past simple
saw in
yesterday
Past participle
seen in
have + pp
-ing form
seeing in
continuous

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