1. 'Will see' is only used alongside a pronoun, for example 'I will see', 'he will see', 'they will see', etc. This is the simple future tense and is used to say that something will happen for certain. 2. 'We'll see' is also simple future (we will see), but is used in English as an expression meaning either 'maybe' as a response to a question, or to refer to a situation that perhaps will happen, but that we (people in general) will have to wait to see whether it occurs or not. 3. 'Time will tell' is also a phrasal expression, and means exactly the same thing as 'we'll see' - when talking about a situation that may or may not occur. Hope this helps!!
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Merriam-Webster
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WE'LL SEE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of WE'LL SEE is —used in speech to say that someone will have to wait for the final answer : possibly so. How to use we'll see in a sentence.
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Urban Dictionary
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Urban Dictionary: we'll see
July 16, 2008 - we'll see: term parents use when a child wants something and they don't say yes or no. Usually means "no", but sometimes it means "yes"
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Reddit
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What does "we'll see" mean? : r/AskMenOver30
March 5, 2018 - In my life, "we'll see" means a decision is probably 65%+ made (in either direction) but there's potential for change.
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Collins Dictionary
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I'LL/WE'LL SEE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
People say 'I'll see' or 'We'll see' to indicate that they do not intend to make a decision immediately, and will decide later.
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Merriam-Webster
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WE'LL (SOON) SEE ABOUT THAT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of WE'LL (SOON) SEE ABOUT THAT is —used in speech to say that one is not going to allow someone to do something or to behave in a particular way. How to use we'll (soon) see about that in a sentence.
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Cambridge Dictionary
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I/we'll (have to) see - Cambridge English Dictionary
I/we'll (have to) see definition: 1. used to say that you will make a decision about something later: 2. used to say that you will…. Learn more.
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Quora
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What does 'we will see' mean in English? How is it different from 'we'll see' and 'let's see'? Is there any difference between these three phrases at all? - Quora
Answer (1 of 5): Yet another question about CONTRACTIONS!! “WE WILL SEE “is used in FORMAL SPEECH and WRITING whereas its CONTRACTED Form, “WE’LL SEE”, is used in INFORMAL SPEECH and WRITING. They both mean the SAME THING, that is “SEE” is a SYNONYM for: determine, discover, learn, ...
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Manager Tools
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Just a word or phrase: "We'll see." | Manager Tools
I have seen people read "We'll see" as a negative (as mentioned above) but also seen people take it as "Sure, no problem" if it suits them. It is one of those phrases that I have discouraged my directs from using anymore (along with "I'll see what I can do" and a few other vague ones) and give them a definitive answer. If a definitive one is not possible, making it very clear what you mean...
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You say that:

Mind you throughout the conversation flirtatious jabs were exchanged and she wished I was with her

This definitely influences the way that we should interpret the part that's confusing you. Let's take a look at what you said:

ME - Hope she gets better and you’ll never ever have to see me or that hospital again

You are expressing a wish, and two expected outcomes of that wish. The wish is that the girl's mother gets better. The expected outcomes are that a.) the girl won't have to see the hospital again b.) she won't have to see you again.

Now we can look at her response to that:

GIRL-Thanks. Hospital. Yeah. You. We’ll see about that :)

She is very likely expressing a wish to see you again in the future. Let's break up what she said.

First, she's thanking you for what I described as your wish above - that her mother will regain her health. Then, she's breaking up what you expressed as a single thought into two thoughts - you said "me or that hospital", lumping yourself with the hospital. She's now splitting "Hospital" on its own, separating it from you. So, that "Hospital. Yeah." is agreeing with your expected outcome of not having to see the hospital again.

Then she goes on to say "You. We'll see about that :)"

You said in your post that she said that she wished that you were with her. So what's she's saying with this is, after separating the hospital and you in your expected outcomes, she's saying that "We'll see about that :)" and disputing your expected outcome of not seeing you again. The smiley, which is a happy face, shows that she's not being pessimistic about her mother recovering, as @Shoe claims - if that were the case then a sad emoji would be appropriate.

So, all in all, everything points to her disputing your expected outcome of not seeing you after her mother is better, and is expressing a wish to see you again.

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I don't think that your friend meant what you think she meant by the expression. But only she can know exactly what she was trying to tell you. It is not possible to ask her?

But note that We’ll see about that! can be used to express doubt about something someone has said. For example:

  • Person 1: I promise I won't be late again.

  • Person 2: Well, we'll see about that!

Person 2 is doubtful that Person 1 will keep her promise.

In your case, a possible interpretation of the exchange is that you have expressed the hope that you won't need to see your friend and her mother at the hospital again. Your friend is pessimistic and doesn't believe that her mother will get better. We’ll see about that expresses this pessimism.

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Reverso
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WE'LL SEE - Definition & Meaning - Reverso English Dictionary
we'll see definition: give a polite, non-committal response to a suggestion. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "we'll see about".
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Quora
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When a woman tells you 'We'll See' does that really just mean 'No'? - Relationship Room - Quora
Answer (1 of 8): It depends on what you asked her or what you’d been talking about that made her say this. Maybe she’s waiting for you to get to know each other a little better before committing to anything serious with you. Maybe she’s buying herself time because she’s still conflicted ...
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Cambridge Dictionary
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WE'LL (SOON) SEE ABOUT THAT - Cambridge English Dictionary
WE'LL (SOON) SEE ABOUT THAT definition: 1. used when you are angry about something that you feel is unfair and that you intend to stop…. Learn more.
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TikTok
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What does it mean when you get told “we'll see?” #ask #maybe #yes #parenting #teen #tiktokpartner | TikTok
79.6K Likes, 195 Comments. TikTok video from billy | DO BETTER Parenting (@billyvsco): “What does it mean when you get told “we'll see?” #ask #maybe #yes #parenting #teen #tiktokpartner”. original sound - billy | DO BETTER Parenting.
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Reddit
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r/dating on Reddit: Ladies...when a woman says "we'll see" does it really just mean NO?
October 29, 2021 -

I am a (M40) I am single but my last gf was a (F36)

I guess you could apply that to anything in general, but specifically to relationships and dating..

Also I notice it more with older chicks, like 30 and up, seems like they are just trying to keep you happy by not telling you no about something and hoping you'll forget to bring it up later

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HiNative
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🆚What is the difference between "We'll see." and "You'll see." ? "We'll see." vs "You'll see." ? | HiNative
April 1, 2020 - @lastwaveoutrun “We’ll see” means “I’ll think about it.” “You’ll see” can either convey a threat or a surprise. When I asked my Mom for a puppy, she said “We’ll see.” “Where are you taking me for our anniversary?” asked my girlfriend.
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TikTok
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Deciphering the Meaning of 'We'll See' in Conversations
155.3K Likes, 456 Comments. TikTok video from billy | DO BETTER Parenting (@billyvsco): “What does it mean when you get told “we’ll see” 🧐 #wellsee #yes #no #maybe”. original sound - billy | DO BETTER Parenting.