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i saw it. vs I will see it.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I saw it.' is in the past tense, indicating that the action of seeing already happened. 'I will see it.' is in the future tense, indicating that the action of seeing will happen at a later time.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 858 views

i saw it.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of seeing already happened in the past.

Use 'I saw it.' when you want to talk about an action of seeing that occurred in the past.

Examples:

  • I saw the movie yesterday.
  • She saw the accident happen before her eyes.
  • Someone sent a signal. I saw it.
  • He breathes fire. I saw it.
  • Imagine how I felt when I saw it.
  • I was so happy when I saw it.
  • Delirious from nearly drowning, I saw it.
  • And then suddenly I saw it.
  • Juice, the gun... I saw it.
  • I know because I saw it.
  • It stunned me the first time I saw it.
  • That body was dry as a bone when I saw it.
  • It was an accident, I saw it.
  • The bullets pierced the exoskeleton, I saw it.
  • There was movement, I saw it.
  • A kep-pon-nee. I was just looking at a lizard when I saw it.
  • When we got up there I saw it.
  • Yes it was and I saw it.
  • I could hardly believe it when I saw it.
  • That's when I saw it.
  • And don't lie, because I saw it. You...
  • Yes, but it took off and blew up - I saw it.

Alternatives:

  • I have seen it.
  • I had seen it.
  • I did see it.
  • I was seeing it.
  • I used to see it.

I will see it.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of seeing will happen in the future.

Use 'I will see it.' when you want to talk about an action of seeing that will occur at a later time.

Examples:

  • I will see you tomorrow.
  • She will see the doctor next week.
  • Leave the stage and I will see it.
  • By my honor, I will see it done.
  • And I will see it returned.
  • I will if I see it.
  • But tell another lie, and I will see it scrutinized.
  • And I will see it returned.
  • I don't know what "melodramatic" means, but you'll be removed from the throne forever, Narissa. I will see to it.
  • I will die to see it through.
  • And I will see it now in yours.
  • This is our home... and I will not see it fall apart.
  • I will see you dead for it.
  • I can say to Mrs Thors that I am not aware of any list but we have a transparent Presidency and if there is a list I will be happy to see it.
  • I will do it. see! see.
  • Somewhere my father will see it.
  • If there's anything, Aurora will see it.
  • And one day your father will see it.
  • In a local opposition paper, no one will see it.
  • I'm worried that Bev will see it.
  • If there's anything, Aurora will see it.
  • I'm worried Min Ji will see it.

Alternatives:

  • I am going to see it.
  • I shall see it.
  • I am seeing it.
  • I will be seeing it.
  • I will have seen it.

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