B1
look vs see vs watch
See is what your eyes notice without trying; look (at) means you choose to turn your eyes to something; watch means you look at something that moves or changes for a while (watch TV).
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lookverb/lʊk/ | Meaning to turn your eyes towards something on purpose; usually followed by at | Goes with look at | Example Look at the board, please. |
| seeverb/siː/ | Meaning To notice someone or something using your eyes. | Goes with — | Example I can see a small boat on the lake from my window. |
| watchverb/wɑːtʃ/ | Meaning to look at something for a period of time, especially something that moves or changes | Goes with watch TV | Example We watched the football match on TV last night. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
the children while I cook dinner, please.