Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

see how

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.86 in modern English

Syllables: see how
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

To see how things go; to wait longer before deciding or committing to something.

phrase

Dismissive response when asked if one will be committing to something or coming to an event.

Example Sentences

"Ah Meng felt the twinge again. He’d come this far. See how, lor. If got chance then got chance. No chance then no chance."
"Okay I see how. You make sure you study very well."
"— Are you free on Saturday? We’re going for a jog at Pasir Ris park. — See how lor."
"“Brian also, can try right? But Brian said before he wants to go with his friends to St. Alexander’s” The conversation was uncomfortably close to Brian’s recent exchange with Priya in the stairwell. Some instinct kept her secret. He shrugged. “See how lah.”"

Questions

What does see how mean?: To see how things go; to wait longer before deciding or committing to something.

How to pronounce see how

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