Eying: meaning, definitions and examples
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eying
[ หaษชษชล ]
observing closely
Eying refers to the act of looking at someone or something with interest or intent, often in a way that suggests desire or curiosity. It can describe a scenario where someone is watching attentively, possibly judging or assessing the situation or the person. This term is commonly used in various contexts, such as in social interactions or while analyzing potential opportunities. The eyeing is often accompanied by body language that indicates engagement or interest.
Synonyms
gazing, glancing, staring, watching
Examples of usage
- She was eyeing the delicious dessert from across the room.
- He was eyeing the competition as they prepared for the race.
- They were eyeing their options before making a decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "eying" in other languages:
๐ต๐น observando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช beobachtend
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengamati
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะณะปัะด
๐ต๐ฑ obserwujฤ c
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆใฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท regardant
๐ช๐ธ mirando
๐น๐ท gรถzlemlemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด์ฐฐํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุญุธ
๐จ๐ฟ pozorujรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pozorujรบci
๐จ๐ณ ่งๅฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ opazovanje
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถndu
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแงแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baxmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ observando
Etymology
The word 'eyeing' comes from the noun 'eye,' which dates back to Old English 'ฤage,' meaning 'eye, sight, or appearance.' The transformation into the verb form occurs through the process of derivation, maintaining its core meaning related to vision. The act of eyeing, which means to observe or regard closely, has linguistically evolved to associate not only with simple sight but also with emotional and subconscious connections, such as desire or scrutiny. Throughout history, the act of watching or observing has been integral to human interaction, whether in social contexts or natural observation. Thus, 'eyeing' embodies the act of engagement through visual focus. As cultures evolved, the significance of eye contact and the act of observing developed nuances reflecting societal norms around attention and attraction.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,394 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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