noun
sight
syt
noun
1
The ability to see; vision.
"She lost her sight in one eye after the accident."
2
Something seen, especially something notable or worth looking at.
"The waterfall was an incredible sight."
"Tourists flock to see the sights of the old city."
3
A device on a weapon or instrument used to help aim it at a target.
"He lined up the target through the rifle's sight."
verb
1
To see or spot something, often after searching for it.
"The crew sighted land after weeks at sea."
How to Use Sight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sense of vision, or something seen — plus, informally, "a sight" can mean "a lot" (a sight of trouble).
Common pairings
lose sight of
catch sight of
in plain sight
a sight for sore eyes
Word Forms
sighted past tense, sights plural, sights singular
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Etymology
From Old English sihþ, related to see — literally "the act or power of seeing".