Eyeing: meaning, definitions and examples

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eyeing

 

[ หˆaษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

watching closely

To eye means to look at with interest or curiosity. It can imply a careful observation or scrutiny, often concerning intentions or thoughts.

Synonyms

gazing, glancing, observing, watching

Examples of usage

  • She was eyeing the dessert table eagerly.
  • He was eyeing the new car parked in front.
  • The cat was eyeing the bird on the windowsill.
Context #2 | Verb

considering options

To eye can also mean to assess or evaluate something, especially in terms of potential acquisition or interest. This usage often implies a sense of desire or intention to obtain.

Synonyms

assessing, considering, evaluation

Examples of usage

  • He has been eyeing that promotion for months.
  • They are eyeing potential investment opportunities.
  • She was eyeing that beautiful dress in the shop window.

Translations

Translations of the word "eyeing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น observando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beobachten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengamati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะปัะดะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obserwujฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ใคใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท regardant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mirando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzlem yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์‹œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูุฑุงู‚ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozorovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozorovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณจ่ง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opazovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐ fylgjast meรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mirando

Etymology

The term 'eyeing' is derived from the noun 'eye', which has roots in Old English 'ฤ“age', meaning the organ of vision. The transformation into a verb form suggests an action related to the eye, indicating the act of looking or observing. The use of 'eye' as a verb emerged in Middle English, where it began to encompass more abstract meanings beyond mere physical observation. Over centuries, 'eyeing' became associated with attentiveness and estimation, reflecting a broader conceptualization of perception that applies not only to visual observation but also to evaluation and interest in various contexts. Today, it is commonly used in both informal and formal language to describe the act of watching with intent or considering someone or something with interest.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,770, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.