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/saɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The faculty or power of seeing; the ability to perceive visual stimuli.
Her sight is so poor that she needs glasses to read.
Something that is seen; a view, especially of something notable.
The Grand Canyon is a breathtaking sight that attracts millions of visitors.
A device for aiding vision, such as a telescope or a gun sight.
He adjusted the sight on his rifle to improve his accuracy.
The range or extent of vision; the area that is visible.
The mountain appeared in sight as we rounded the bend.
An event or scene regarded as impressive or worth seeing.
The parade was a colorful sight that delighted all the spectators.
verb
To see or perceive.
I sighted a deer while hiking in the woods.
To locate or aim at a target with a sighting device.
The marksman sighted down the barrel before taking a shot.
Etymology
Middle English 'siht', from Old English 'sihþ', related to 'sēon' (to see).
Common Phrases and Expressions
sight for sore eyes:
Someone or something that one is pleased to see.
in sight:
Visible or within view.
out of sight:
Not visible; far away; also means excellent or very good in slang.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Out of sight
That concert was out of sight, it was amazing!
See you later, alligator (in a while, crocodile)
After the meeting, he said, 'I'm off, see you later, alligator!'