eyesight — the ability to see; vision
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to see; vision
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪsaɪt/
Example Sentences
- The eagle's eyesight is so sharp that it can spot a mouse from a mile away.
- My grandmother claims her eyesight is fine, but she keeps watering the plastic plants.
- After staring at screens all day, I'm worried about my eyesight deteriorating.
eyesight
NOUN[/ˈaɪsaɪt/]
the ability to see; vision
💡 Concept
the ability to see; vision
🎵 Rhyme
Sharp eyesight brings insight, leaving hindsight behind!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈaɪsaɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈaɪsaɪt/
🌳Etymology
Rooteye
Suffix-sight
🎵Rhyme
insightforesighthindsight
insight
foresight
hindsight
🔗Collocations
poor eyesight
perfect eyesight
lose one's eyesight
improve eyesight
test eyesight
failing eyesight
📝Examples
“The eagle's eyesight is so sharp that it can spot a mouse from a mile away.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother claims her eyesight is fine, but she keeps watering the plastic plants.”
“After staring at screens all day, I'm worried about my eyesight deteriorating.”
“The optometrist said I have 20/20 eyesight, which means I can see clearly at 20 feet.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
visionsightvisual acuity
Antonyms
blindnessvisual impairment
Related
glassescontact lensesoptometristvisualperception
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