eye

word

/ˈaɪ/
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/ˈaɪ/
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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).

Example Sentences

She has blue eyes.

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Can you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the bathroom?

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I hurt my eye while playing.

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An eye helps people see the world.

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That painting really caught my eye when I walked in.

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Celebrities are always in the public eye.

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