you see
Here's the thing
You see is a conversational filler that introduces an explanation or draws attention to a point the speaker considers important: You see, the problem is that we never had enough time.
It often carries a slightly condescending tone, as if the speaker assumes the listener needs enlightenment.
Sometimes it seeks confirmation mid-sentence: The thing is, you see, I wasn't there.
Direct one's gaze
- observePerceive with attention
- noticeBecome aware of
- watchPortable timekeeping device
- perceiveBecome conscious of
glimpse · witness · glance · gaze · stare · view · spot · behold
To fully understand
- graspSeize or understand
- get itUnderstand, often informally
- followGo behind another
- appreciateRecognize value or merit
recognize · realize · fathom · know · catch on · make sense · click · dawn on
Exclamation of realization
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- dawnDay's first glow
- clickBrief sharp noise
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
eureka · insight · awakening · recognition · discovery · lightbulb moment · breakthrough · sudden clarity
Without ambiguity
- obviouslyIn an apparent manner
- evidentlyObservably true
- naturallywithout artificial help
- of courseExpression of obvious agreement
as expected · predictably · surely · certainly · undoubtedly · plainly · manifestly · apparently
look
Direct one's gaze
perceive · glimpse · witness · glance · gaze · stare · view · spot · behold · peek
comprehend
To fully understand
appreciate · recognize · realize · fathom · know · catch on · make sense · click · dawn on · figure out
aha
Exclamation of realization
revelation · eureka · insight · awakening · recognition · discovery · lightbulb moment · breakthrough · sudden clarity · eye-opener
clearly
Without ambiguity
of course · as expected · predictably · surely · certainly · undoubtedly · plainly · manifestly · apparently · as I said
- filler phrasesum, uh, like, I mean, basically
- reunion phrasesold friend, familiar face, good old days, welcome back, back again
- fillersfiller, gap filler, filler material, caulk, grout
you seeas you know
Presupposing listener's awareness
obviously · of course · clearly · needless to say · who knows
you seeyou know what I mean
Bid for mutual comprehension
got it · follow me · what do you mean · how so · tell me more
see, seen, seeing, you, oversee, unseen, sees, foresee, seer