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sight
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- pronunciation:
- saIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the ability to see; vision.
Pilots must have good sight.- synonyms:
- eyesight, vision
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definition 2: |
the act or an instance of seeing.
Do you believe in love at first sight?- synonyms:
- glance, glimpse, look, view
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definition 3: |
something that one sees.
The Grand Canyon is a beautiful sight. |
definition 4: |
a range of view at a particular time.
A black cat came into sight from behind the building.- synonyms:
- eyesight, view
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definition 5: |
a thing worth seeing; spectacle.
We saw the sights of the city.- synonyms:
- spectacle
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definition 6: |
a device on a gun or telescope that is used to aim.
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related words: |
marvel, perception, phenomenon, vista, wonder |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
sights, sighting, sighted |
definition: |
to observe or suddenly see.
After two months at sea, we sighted land.- similar words:
- behold, discover, glimpse, observe, perceive, see
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related words: |
spot |
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derivation: |
sighter (n.) |
The words sight, cite, and site sound alike but have different meanings.
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