| Explanation | Example | |
|---|---|---|
| look | to pay attention, to try to see what is there; seem look up (e.g. dictionary) | Look at the board, please. You can look up the words in the dictionary. |
| see | visual impression come to the eyes; understand | Can you see the the blue car over there? I see what you mean. |
| watch | look for a time; like to look | He watches TV in the evenings. |