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seaweed is an uncountable noun: ‘Can you really eat seaweed?’
sea
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He sat there all morning seeing the planes taking off.
He sat there all morning watching the planes taking off.
The teacher told us to see what he was doing.
The teacher told us to watch what he was doing.
see = notice something with your eyes, especially without concentrating or paying attention: ‘Did
you see anyone go out?’ Turn the light on if you can’t see.’
watch = look at someone or something and pay careful attention, especially for a long time: ‘She
watched the man with interest as he made his way through the crowd.’ ‘After dinner we usually
sit down and watch the news.’
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I’m sending you the magazine so you can see by yourself how beautiful the country
is.
I’m sending you the magazine so you can see for yourself how beautiful the
country is.
see sth for yourself (NOT by) = check that something is really true,
correct, as described etc by seeing it with your own eyes: ‘If you think I’m exaggerating, come and
see for yourself.’
seek
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I’m seeking someone to play squash with .
I’m looking for someone to play squash with.
Seek is used mainly in formal styles: The aim of the hostel is to give help to those seeking
friendship or simply shelter for the night.’
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