different between look and see

[sheva]

hi, there
can anyone explain about the different between look and see. is there any conditions for using that words.

[Soup]

The two can mean the same thing:

To examine or check
Ex: Let the doctor look at / see it.


The two differ in meaning here:

Intentional verbs
I looked at the photo because I wanted to see if I was in it.
I listened to the radio to find out the weather for today.

Non-intentional verbs
I saw the photo as she turned the pages of the book.
I heard the radio playing next door.

Read more here BBC Mundo | Questions about English and here The Hindu : Education Plus Chennai / Know Your English : What is the difference between ‘look’ and ‘see’?

[2006]

Originally Posted by sheva

hi, there
can anyone explain about the different between look and see. is there any conditions for using that words.

You can consider ''looking'' to be an action and "seeing" to be a result.
Generally, you have to look at something in order to see it, but it is possible to look and still not see what you want to see.

I am looking where you are pointing, but I don't see the bird that you see.

''listen'' and ''hear'' have the same relationship as ''look'' and ''see''.
I am listening but I don't hear anything.