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

  • (..) with a pair of pliers and a blow torch. You hear me talking, hillbilly boy? MARSELLUS: I ain't through with you by a damn sight. I'm going to get medieval on your ass. I meant, what now between me and you? Oh, that what now. (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction