squint Definition
- 1to look at something with your eyes partly closed in order to keep out bright light or to see better
- 2to have eyes that look in different directions
- 3to look at someone or something with suspicion or disapproval
Using squint: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "squint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She squinted at the bright sun.
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He squints when he reads without his glasses.
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The child was born with a squint.
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I don't like the way he squints at me.
squint Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with squint
squint-eyed
having eyes that look in different directions; cross-eyed
Example
The boy was teased by his classmates for being squint-eyed.
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She squinted at him, wondering if he was telling the truth.
to look at something with your eyes partly closed in order to keep out bright light or to see better
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She squinted her eyes to read the small print.
Origins of squint
from Old English 'sceawian', meaning 'to look at'
Summary: squint in Brief
The verb 'squint' [skwɪnt] has three main meanings: to look at something with your eyes partly closed, to have eyes that look in different directions, and to look at someone or something with suspicion or disapproval. It can be used in phrases like 'squint-eyed,' 'squint at,' and 'squint one's eyes.' Synonyms include 'peer' and 'narrow,' while antonyms include 'stare' and 'gaze.'
