Eye: meaning, definitions and examples

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eye

 

[ aษช ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

symbolism or metaphor

The ability to perceive or see things clearly.

Synonyms

discernment, perception

Examples of usage

  • The book opened my eyes to the truth.
  • She has a keen eye for detail.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To look at or watch closely or with interest.

Synonyms

observe, watch

Examples of usage

  • She eyed him suspiciously.
  • He eyed the delicious cake on the table.

Translations

Translations of the word "eye" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น olho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Auge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฎ (ใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ล“il

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ojo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œผ็›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ auga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ojo

Etymology

The word 'eye' has its origins in Old English 'ฤ“age', 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.

See also: eyeshield, eyewear.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,017, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.