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

  • (..) He's left you Bag End. AIong with all his possessions. The ring is yours now. -Put it somewhere out of sight. -Where are you going? -There are some things that I must see to. -What things? -Questions. Questions that need answering. -You've only just arrived. I don't understand. Neither do I. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring