sight

Definition

  • noun: the sense through which a person or animal becomes aware of light, color, etc., by using the eyes
  • noun: something that is seen
  • verb: to get or catch sight of
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: vision, representation, show

Examples

  • We finally 'came in/within sight of' the mountains. [=we finally came to a place where we could see the mountains]

  • I've seen what he looks like when he gets out of bed in the morning, and believe me, it's 'not a pretty sight'.

  • She left her purse out 'in plain sight'. = Her purse was 'in plain sight of' anyone passing by.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I know that, uh... You know, I'm the one that ran The focus groups, But I like hearing that. Listen, some people, they just Lose sight Of what's important in life. That doesn't mean they can't find their way again, huh? Maybe all they need Is just a little Christmas spirit. (..)
    2003 Elf