sight

[saɪt]

sight Definition

• 1. the ability to see; vision
• 2. the act or fact of seeing someone or something
• 3. a thing that one sees or that can be seen

Using sight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Her sight was impaired due to the injury.

• Example

  The sight of the beautiful sunset left us speechless.

• Example

  I caught sight of him running away.

• Example

  The city is full of interesting sights.

sight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sight

• view
• look
• observation
• vision
• glimpse

Antonyms for sight

• blindness
• darkness

Phrases with sight

• lose sight of

  to forget or ignore something important

  Example

  Don't lose sight of your goals.

• set sights on

  to have a particular goal or ambition

  Example

  She set her sights on becoming a doctor.

• a sight for sore eyes

  someone or something that is a welcome and pleasing sight

  Example

  After being away for so long, seeing her family again was a sight for sore eyes.

Origins of sight

from Old English 'sihth', meaning 'something seen'

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Summary: sight in Brief

The term 'sight' [saɪt] refers to the ability to see, or the act of seeing. It can also refer to something that is seen, such as a beautiful view or an interesting object. Common phrases include 'lose sight of,' meaning to forget something important, and 'set sights on,' meaning to have a particular goal or ambition. 'A sight for sore eyes' is used to describe something or someone that is a welcome and pleasing sight.