Sight: meaning, definitions and examples

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sight

 

[ saɪt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

sense

The faculty or power of seeing.

Synonyms

eyesight, view, vision

Examples of usage

  • I have lost my sight due to an accident.
  • She has a keen sight and can spot things from far away.
Context #2 | Noun

view

The range of vision.

Synonyms

landscape, panorama, scene

Examples of usage

  • The beautiful sight of the mountains took my breath away.
  • The city lights at night are a sight to behold.
Context #3 | Verb

observe

To see, observe, or notice.

Synonyms

detect, notice, spot

Examples of usage

  • I sighted a rare bird in the park.
  • The detective sighted the suspect entering the building.

Translations

Translations of the word "sight" in other languages:

🇵🇹 visão

🇮🇳 दृष्टि

🇩🇪 Sicht

🇮🇩 penglihatan

🇺🇦 зір

🇵🇱 wzrok

🇯🇵 視力 (しりょく)

🇫🇷 vue

🇪🇸 vista

🇹🇷 görme

🇰🇷 시력 (시력)

🇸🇦 رؤية

🇨🇿 zrak

🇸🇰 zrak

🇨🇳 视力

🇸🇮 vid

🇮🇸 sjón

🇰🇿 көру

🇬🇪 ხედვა

🇦🇿 görmə

🇲🇽 vista

Etymology

The word 'sight' originated from the Old English word 'siht', which meant the sense or power of sight. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not only the physical act of seeing but also the range of vision and the act of observing. The concept of sight has been integral to human perception and understanding of the world, influencing art, literature, and philosophy.

See also: foresight, insight, nearsighted, oversight, sighting, sightless, sightline, sights, sightseeing, sightseer, unsightliness, unsightly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,604, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.