see the game vs. watch the game

hirashin

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Hello, native English speakers,
(a) Who did you go to see the game/match with yesterday?
(b) Who did you go to watch the game/match with yesterday?

I think (a) would be all right. But how about (b)? Can you use
"watch" instead of "see" in this case?

Thanks in advance.

Hirashin

 

mdchachi

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Both are fine. I think (a) is more common.

 

hirashin

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Thanks for the help, mdchachi.