What does SIGHT mean?

Sight

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• Noun: the ability to see; a thing that is seen; a view or prospect; a device used to assist aiming by guiding the eye.
• Verb: to see or observe (someone or something); to aim or direct (a gun or camera) at a target.

Pronunciations:

• US: /saɪt/
• UK: /saɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "sight" originated from the Old English word "siht", which means view or visibility. It has been used in English since the 12th century. The noun form of "sight" has been used to describe the ability to see since the 13th century. The verb form of "sight" has been used since the 15th century to mean "to see or observe".

Synonyms:

• View
• Vision
• Glimpse
• Observation
• Perception

Related Words:

• Light
• Scent
• Sound
• Taste
• Touch

Example Sentences:

• He lost his sight in an accident.
• The sight of the mountains took her breath away.
• He sighted the enemy troops through his binoculars.
• The hunter sighted his rifle on the target.