영어 어휘 학습

Look vs See vs Watch: What's the Difference?

These verbs all relate to vision, but they describe different actions.

핵심 설명

Look means directing your eyes intentionally.

See means noticing with your eyes.

Watch means looking for a period of time, often at movement.

예문

Look at the chart.
I can see the mountains.
We watched the match.

빠른 비교

자주 하는 실수

Remember the usual pattern: look at something, see something, watch something.

자주 묻는 질문

Can see be intentional?

It usually focuses on perception rather than the act of directing your eyes.

Do we watch a photo?

Usually we look at a photo; watch is more natural for movement or an ongoing event.

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