Understanding the Difference Between 'Seeing' and 'Seen'
Learn when to use 'seeing' and 'seen' correctly in your sentences, based on tense and context.
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'Seeing' is correct when used as a verb in the present participle form for continuous tenses, e.g., 'I am seeing the doctor.' 'Seen' is used as the past participle of 'see,' usually with auxiliary verbs like 'have' or 'had,' e.g., 'I have seen that movie.' Always consider the sentence's tense and context to choose the right form.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the difference between 'seeing' and 'seen'? 'Seeing' is the present participle of 'see' used in continuous tenses (e.g., 'I am seeing a movie'). 'Seen' is the past participle used with auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'I have seen a movie').
- When should I use 'seeing'? 'Seeing' should be used when describing an ongoing action in the present, such as in progressive tenses (e.g., 'She is seeing a therapist').
- When should I use 'seen'? 'Seen' is used in conjunction with auxiliary verbs like 'have' or 'had' to indicate that an action has been completed (e.g., 'They have seen the new exhibit').
- Can you give examples of sentences using 'seeing' and 'seen'? Sure! For 'seeing': 'I am seeing the doctor tomorrow.' For 'seen': 'I had never seen such a beautiful painting before.'