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I've often wondered when and why I have to use "watch" or "see" in connections with films/DVDs etc.
I know that you say: I'm watching a film..."
But which one is correct:
Last week I saw a film. or
Last week I watched a film.
Or can I use both versions?
Hi, LB,
I've also thought of it. I think we use watch when we mean the process. Nick likes to chew something while watching a film.
What film are you watching?
I'd like to see that film/ play.
I saw a nice film last night.
I hope we'll get more posts and better explanations.
I've often wondered when and why I have to use "watch" or "see" in connections with films/DVDs etc.
I know that you say: I'm watching a film..."
But which one is correct:
Last week I saw a film. or
Last week I watched a film.
Or can I use both versions?
Use both, because 'to see' in this context means a chance to see smth. or ability to catch something with an eye, looking at it for a long time, while 'to watch' means being somewhere, to watch, to outlook or eye smth. to be acquainted with it. I have just looked it in my dictionary. Best. Olga
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