How to Pronounce "see past"
expression
ˈsi/ /ˈpæst
SEE PAST
sˈiː/ /pˈɑːst
SEE PAHST
Definition
To ignore someone's flaws or negative qualities and focus on their good side, or to look beyond the obvious and understand the deeper truth about a situation or person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsi/ /ˈpæst
British English
sˈiː/ /pˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEE PAST
UK
SEE PAHST
Listen in Context
It's important to see past small mistakes.
She can see past his anger and understands his pain.
Try to see past the outside and get to know the real person.
If you can see past what happened, we can fix this together.