Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sien

verb
/siːən/
Definition
A term used chiefly in Scottish dialect to refer to something that is seen or perceived.
Examples
  • “I could sien the mountains in the distance.”
  • “She didn’t need to look twice; the beauty of the scenery was easy to sien.”
  • “As the sun set, he stood quietly, trying to sien all the day’s events clearly.”
Meaning
To see or to perceive, often used in a reflective or contemplative manner.
Synonyms
  • observe
  • notice
  • behold
  • spot