eye — the organ of sight in humans and animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the organ of sight in humans and animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪ/
Example Sentences
- My mom has eyes in the back of her head - she always catches me sneaking snacks!
- I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw my test score.
- She gave me the evil eye when I ate the last piece of pizza.
eye
NOUN[/aɪ/]
the organ of sight in humans and animals
She gazes through a telescope, her eye catching a shooting star.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'ēage', which shares a common Germanic ancestry. It ultimately traces back to the Indo-European root 'okw-' meaning 'to see', reflecting the eye's fundamental function as an organ of sight.
Breakdown
Old English 'ēage' evolved through regular phonetic changes into modern English 'eye'. The word's etymology connects to the Indo-European root 'okw-' (to see), preserved across Germanic languages with similar forms.
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📝Examples
“My mom has eyes in the back of her head - she always catches me sneaking snacks!”
“I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw my test score.”
“She gave me the evil eye when I ate the last piece of pizza.”
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”
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