Sight: meaning, definitions and examples

Sight generally refers to the ability to see or something that one sees. It can also mean an impressive or beautiful view.

• The sight of the mountains took my breath away.
• She lost her sight in one eye after the accident.

Vision can refer to both the ability to see and the concept of foresight or imagination. It is often used in inspirational or strategic contexts.

• She has a clear vision for the future of the company.
• His vision became blurry, and he couldn't read the sign.

View is used when discussing what can be seen from a particular position, or someone's opinion on a subject. It often implies a perspective or a scenery.

• The hotel room offered a beautiful view of the ocean.
• In my view, climate change is the most pressing issue of our time.

Eyesight specifically means the physical ability to see. It often refers to one's visual health and can be a topic in medical discussions.

• My eyesight has been getting worse, so I need stronger glasses.
• Good eyesight is essential for driving safely.

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Use 'scene' for a specific setting or place where an event takes place, often within artistic or dramatic contexts. It can also refer to a particular view or sight.

• The forest clearing was the perfect scene for the film shoot.
• The crime scene was cordoned off by the police.

Use 'landscape' to describe a large area of land, typically when referring to its appearance or natural beauty. Often used in the context of natural scenery or a region's geographical features.

• The rolling hills provided a beautiful landscape.
• She admired the desert landscape during her hike.

Opt for 'panorama' when talking about a wide, unbroken view of the whole region surrounding the observer. Often implies a view seen from a high place.

• From the mountain top, we enjoyed a stunning panorama of the city below.
• The panorama from the tower was incredible.

Usually used when you see something for the first time or something that is difficult to see. Common in storytelling or descriptive contexts.

• He sighted a rare bird in the forest
• After days of sailing, the sailors finally sighted land

Commonly used in casual contexts to indicate seeing something or someone, often unexpectedly or with some difficulty.

• I spotted my friend in the crowded concert hall
• Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?

Often used in a more formal or technical context, usually involving careful observation or the use of instruments. It implies discovering something that is not easily seen or obvious.

• Scientists can detect even the smallest traces of chemicals in the water
• The alarm system is designed to detect any unauthorized entry

Used in everyday situations to indicate becoming aware of something, often something that wasn't immediately apparent. It implies a less deliberate act of seeing compared to 'detect'.

• I didn't notice that you had cut your hair
• She noticed a strange smell in the house