1 B2 neutral
To visit and inspect a building or property, usually a house one is considering buying or renting.
"We arranged to see over the cottage on Saturday morning before making an offer."
inseparable
see over
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
To be shown around a building or property in order to inspect it.
In plain English
To walk through a building, like a house, to have a look at it.
What does "see over" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Chiefly British English. Commonly used in the context of viewing a house or property before deciding whether to buy or rent. American English speakers are more likely to say 'look around' or 'tour'.
Words that pair with "see over"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
house property flat premises building school
How to conjugate "see over"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
see over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sees over
he/she/it
Past simple
saw over
yesterday
Past participle
seen over
have + pp
-ing form
seeing over
continuous
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