See Or Watch
Hello everyone,
Is it okay to use the verb "see" in the following sentences?
1. I saw this film or movie two years ago.
2. I saw this video two years ago.
Or must "watch" be usedin these sentences as follows?
1. I watched this film or movie two years ago.
2. I watched this video two years ago.
Regards,
JA
Top answer
Joseph A "see" ... "watch" Both are fine. In the given context, "see" is probably used more.
- Joseph A "see" ...
- "watch" Both are fine.
- In the given context, "see" is probably used more.
- You just want to say you've had the entire experience; you don't need to dwell on the moment-to-moment experience of watching.
- Joseph A this film or movie You don't want this in your example sentences.
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Joseph A"see" ... "watch"
Both are fine. In the given context, "see" is probably used more. You just want to say you've had the entire experience; you don't need to dwell on the moment-to-moment experience of watching.
Joseph Athis film or movie
You don't want this in your example sentences. Write "this film" or
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