Pronunciation: /sɔː/

Definitions of saw

noun a saying or proverb

Example Sentences

A1 I have a saw in my toolbox.

A2 The saw is used for cutting wood.

B1 He saw a saw in the hardware store and decided to buy it.

B2 The carpenter's saw is very sharp and efficient.

C1 The antique saw in the museum is a rare find.

C2 She saw a saw in the workshop and marveled at its craftsmanship.

verb past tense of see, to perceive with the eyes

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cat in the garden.

A2 Yesterday, I saw a movie at the cinema.

B1 She saw her friend at the store and they chatted for a while.

B2 The detective saw the suspect leaving the scene of the crime.

C1 Having traveled to many countries, she saw the beauty of diverse cultures.

C2 The scientist saw a significant breakthrough in their research.

Examples of saw in a Sentence

formal I saw the CEO giving a presentation at the conference.

informal I saw Sarah at the grocery store yesterday.

slang I saw the new movie and it was lit!

figurative He saw through her lies and deception.

Grammatical Forms of saw

past tense

saw

plural

saw

comparative

more saw

superlative

most saw

present tense

see

future tense

will see

perfect tense

have seen

continuous tense

is seeing

singular

saw

positive degree

saw

infinitive

see

gerund

seeing

participle

seen

Origin and Evolution of saw

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'saw' originated from the Old English word 'sagu', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'sago'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'saw' evolved to specifically refer to a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting wood or other materials.