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V S Rao Posted 16 years ago
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what is the difference between Look and See?
  

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Hi, what is the difference between Look and See? Broadly speaking, here are a couple of comments. see - Is more passive.

  • Hi, what is the difference between Look and See?
  • Broadly speaking, here are a couple of comments.
  • see - Is more passive.
  • Suggests no real action or decision by the person.
  • eg I was walking down the street when I saw Tom.
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Hi,

what is the difference between Look and See?

Broadly speaking, here are a couple of comments.



see - Is more passive. Suggests no real action or decision by the person.

eg I was walking down the street when I saw Tom. I was surprised.



look - Is more active. Suggests more action or decision by the person.

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