eye
word
/ˈaɪ/
y
/ˈaɪ/
y
Definition
The organ in your face that you use to see. 'Eye' can also mean the way someone looks at something, or careful attention.
Usage & Nuances
Usually means the physical organ, but is also used in expressions like "keep an eye on" (watch carefully), "catch someone's eye" (attract attention), and "in the public eye" (well-known). Not to be confused with "I" (the pronoun).
Spanish: ojoPortuguese (BR): olhoPortuguese (PT): olhoChinese (Simplified): 眼睛Chinese (Traditional): 眼睛Hindi: आंखArabic: عينBengali: চোখRussian: глазJapanese: 目Vietnamese: mắtKorean: 눈Turkish: gözUrdu: آنکھIndonesian: mata
Example Sentences
She has blue eyes.
basic
Can you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the bathroom?
natural
I hurt my eye while playing.
basic
An eye helps people see the world.
basic
That painting really caught my eye when I walked in.
natural
Celebrities are always in the public eye.
natural