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I can see him . vs I am seeing him.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I can see him.' is used to express the ability to see someone, while 'I am seeing him.' is used to indicate that the action of seeing someone is currently happening.

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I can see him .

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the ability to see someone.

This phrase is used to indicate the capability or possibility of seeing someone. It implies that the speaker has the visual ability to perceive the person.

Examples:

  • I can see him clearly from here.
  • Even with my glasses, I can't see him in the distance.
  • Can you see him through the window?
  • She can see him in the crowd.
  • I can see him waving at us.
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Alternatives:

  • I am able to see him.
  • I have the ability to see him.
  • I have the vision to see him.
  • I am capable of seeing him.
  • I possess the sight to see him.

I am seeing him.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of seeing someone is currently happening.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker is currently in the process of seeing someone. It implies ongoing visual perception.

Examples:

  • I am seeing him tomorrow for lunch.
  • I am seeing him at the concert tonight.
  • She is seeing him for a movie date.
  • They are seeing him for a business meeting.
  • We are seeing him for a consultation.
  • Mar 21, 2014 ... I see him means, usually, exactly the same thing as I am seeing him—so we use the simpler form, saw. But language evolves, and people ...
  • Jul 25, 2014 ... 'Yes I am seeing him': Paige Reifler admits she is dating Harry Styles. HIS ROMANTIC CV includes a bevy of ladies like Taylor Swift and ...
  • Harry Styles' girl: "I am seeing him" - model ex Paige Reifler says romance is back ON. 14:42, 25 Jul 2014; Updated 14:43, 25 Jul 2014; By Katy Forrester ...
  • Jul 13, 2011 ... I am seeing him in three weeks and get excited about it in my body and can feel it everywhere but my heart. Two days ago I felt the best I had in ...

Alternatives:

  • I am currently looking at him.
  • I am presently observing him.
  • I am in the act of seeing him.
  • I am currently perceiving him.
  • I am presently gazing at him.

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