"Saw" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A verb with multiple meanings.
1. To cut through something with a saw.
Example: "I saw through the wood to make a trench."
2. To achieve or gain an understanding or realization after a struggle or difficulty.
Example: "I finally saw, after watching several videos, how to fix the software."
3. To meet or catch sight of something or someone.
Example: "I saw my friends at the party and they invited me to dance."
4. To witness or observe an event.
Example: "The thousands of spectators saw the fireworks display."
5. A type of tree native to North America, often found in woodland areas.
Originated from the Savoy canton of Switzerland, the name "savoy" generally refers to something that originates from the area. In cuisine, it typically combines potatoes and cheese.
Past tense of "saw", meaning to cut through or apart with a saw. For example: "I sawed the wood to make a table."
Sawing refers to the act of cutting through a material, typically a wood or metal, using a saw. It can also refer to the sound made by a saw when cutting through a material.