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eying

 

[ หˆaษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น observando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beobachtend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengamati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะปัะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obserwujฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท regardant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mirando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzlemlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€์ฐฐํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ุงุญุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozorujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozorujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง‚ๅฏŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opazovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถndu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ observando

Etymology

The word 'eyeing' comes from the noun 'eye,' which dates back to Old English 'ฤ“age,' 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.