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as we seen
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "as we seen" is not correct in written English.
The correct form is "as we saw." Example: "As we saw in the previous meeting, the project timeline has been adjusted."
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Science
News & Media
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
5 human-written examples
As we seen at the start of the season, proven goalscorers have left the club.
News & Media
As we seen, Theorem 1.1 is very useful to give results related to Aczél's inequality.
As we seen, the following theorem is very useful to give results related to power sums and Aczél's inequality.
"It's becoming easier, but as we seen with Silicon Valley's perception of Europe, it takes a few years to catch up with reality," Klein said.
News & Media
As we seen in [15, 16, 19], by the semigroup property of the heat kernel, Equation (1.3) can be controlled easily in the spaces F ′ ( ℝ m ) and S ′ ( ℝ m ).
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
55 human-written examples
Taking the limit as, we see that.
Syndicated search revenues grew as we saw new impact.
News & Media
"We report it as we see it.
News & Media
How are we seen as we see.
News & Media
As we saw in Scotland".
News & Media
Just as we see with Eichmann.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct past tense form "saw" or the present perfect "have seen" instead of the grammatically incorrect "seen".
Common error
Avoid using the past participle form "seen" when the simple past tense "saw" is required. "Seen" needs an auxiliary verb (e.g., have, has, had) to be grammatically correct.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "as we seen" functions as a subordinating conjunction introducing a dependent clause. However, it is grammatically incorrect due to the improper use of the past participle "seen" without a necessary auxiliary verb. Ludwig AI indicates the correct form is "as we saw".
Frequent in
Science
60%
News & Media
40%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "as we seen" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. The correct form is "as we saw" or "as we have seen", depending on the intended tense. While Ludwig's AI examples show the phrase does appear in some contexts, primarily scientific and news media, its incorrectness significantly impacts its credibility in formal settings. Always use the appropriate past tense or present perfect tense to maintain grammatical accuracy. As Ludwig AI suggests, alternatives such as "as we observed" or "as we noted" can also improve clarity and formality.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
as we saw
Corrects the grammatical error by using the past tense form of "see".
as we have seen
Uses the present perfect tense to emphasize a continuing relevance.
as we observed
Replaces "seen" with a more formal synonym, "observed".
as we noted
Substitutes "seen" with "noted", implying a previously made observation.
according to our observations
Rephrases to emphasize the act of observing rather than seeing.
from what we gathered
Indicates information collected from multiple sources or observations.
as we can see
Shifts the focus to a present observation, if applicable.
as it appears to us
Offers a subjective perspective on the observed information.
based on our understanding
Highlights interpretation of past events or observations.
as we've established
Emphasizes something previously confirmed or demonstrated.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "as we seen"?
What can I say instead of "as we seen"?
Which is correct, "as we seen" or "as we saw"?
"As we "saw"" is the grammatically correct option. "As we seen" is not standard English.
Is "as we seen" ever correct?
"As we seen" is typically incorrect. The past participle "seen" requires a helping verb. For example, "as we have "have seen"" is correct.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested