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

  • (..) Good. - Good boy. - Thanks. To you, O Lord, we commend the soul of Alphonsus, your servant. In the sight of this world, he is now dead. Forgive whatever sins he committed through human weakness. - Amen. - The Church wants you in your place. (..)
    2006 The Departed