saw
word · lemma: see
/ˈsɔ/
SAW
/sˈɔː/
SAW
Definition
The past tense of 'see,' meaning to have noticed something with your eyes. Also, a saw is a tool with a blade used for cutting wood or other materials.
Usage & Nuances
'as a verb, 'saw' is the simple past of 'see,' often used in storytelling or describing past events. As a noun, 'saw' refers to a manual or power tool used to cut materials. Don't confuse the two meanings in context. 'Saw' as a noun is common in DIY, construction. Informal speech often uses 'saw' to mean 'noticed' casually.
Spanish: vio - serrucho (herramienta)Portuguese (BR): vi - serra (ferramenta)Portuguese (PT): vi - serra (ferramenta)Chinese (Simplified): 看见 - 锯子（工具）Chinese (Traditional): 看見 - 鋸子（工具）Hindi: देखा - आरी (उपकरण)Arabic: رأى - منشار (أداة)Bengali: দেখেছিলাম - করাতRussian: увидел - пилаJapanese: 見た - のこぎりVietnamese: đã thấy - cưaKorean: 봤다 - 톱Turkish: gördü - testereUrdu: دیکھا - آراIndonesian: melihat (bentuk lampau) - gergaji
Example Sentences
I saw a bird in the tree.
basic
He saw the movie last night.
basic
Have you ever seen such a beautiful sunset?
natural
She used a saw to cut the wood.
basic
I saw what you did there, sneaky!
natural
Grab the saw; we need to fix the fence.
natural