Eyesight Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈaɪˌsaɪt/

Y-syt

UK

/ˈaɪsaɪt/

Y-syt

Definition

The ability to see; how well your eyes can see things.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly as a non-count noun ('good eyesight', 'poor eyesight'). More formal than simply 'sight'. Common phrases: 'lose your eyesight', 'test your eyesight'. Not typically used for animals.

• Spanish: vista - visión
• Portuguese (BR): visão
• Portuguese (PT): visão
• Chinese (Simplified): 视力
• Chinese (Traditional): 視力
• Hindi: नज़र
• Arabic: البصر
• Bengali: দৃষ্টিশক্তি
• Russian: зрение
• Japanese: 視力
• Vietnamese: thị lực
• Korean: 시력
• Turkish: görme yetisi
• Urdu: بینائی
• Indonesian: penglihatan

Example Sentences

My eyesight is getting worse.

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He has excellent eyesight.

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Wearing glasses can improve your eyesight.

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I need to get my eyesight checked before driving.

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After the surgery, her eyesight improved a lot.

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Spending too much time on screens can hurt your eyesight.

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