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
the ability to see; vision
Sharp eyesight brings insight, leaving hindsight behind!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Eyesight originated in 14th-century Middle English as a compound of 'eye' and 'sight', literally meaning the ability to see with one's eyes. The term combines the Old English 'ege' (eye) with 'sight', derived from Old English 'gesihth' (vision, act of seeing).
Breakdown
eye (Old English ege, the organ of vision) + sight (Old English gesihth, the ability or act of seeing), forming a compound noun denoting visual perception and acuity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The optometrist said I have 20/20 eyesight, which means I can see clearly at 20 feet.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.