Eye: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
eye
[ aษช ]
in human anatomy
The organ of sight, consisting of a spherical eyeball and its associated parts, such as the eyelids, eyelashes, and extraocular muscles.
Synonyms
optic organ, organ of vision
Examples of usage
- She has beautiful blue eyes.
- He was hit in the eye with a baseball.
symbolism or metaphor
The ability to perceive or see things clearly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The book opened my eyes to the truth.
- She has a keen eye for detail.
Translations
Translations of the word "eye" in other languages:
๐ต๐น olho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Auge
๐ฎ๐ฉ mata
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ oko
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฎ (ใ)
๐ซ๐ท ลil
๐ช๐ธ ojo
๐น๐ท gรถz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ oko
๐ธ๐ฐ oko
๐จ๐ณ ็ผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ oko
๐ฎ๐ธ auga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถz
๐ฒ๐ฝ ojo
Etymology
The word 'eye' has its origins in Old English 'ฤage', which is related to Dutch 'oog' and German 'Auge'. The concept of the eye as the organ of sight has been present in human understanding for centuries, with various cultural and symbolic meanings attached to it. The eye has been a symbol of perception, knowledge, and even protection in different cultures throughout history.