sight
word
/ˈsaɪt/
syt
/sˈaɪt/
syt
Definition
Sight is the ability to see with your eyes. It can also mean something you see, especially a view, a famous place, or something noticeable.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'lose your sight', 'catch sight of', 'at first sight', and 'the sights' for tourist attractions. 'Sight' is more general than 'vision': 'vision' often sounds more medical, abstract, or related to ideas for the future.
Spanish: vista - visión - lugar de interésPortuguese (BR): visão - vista - ponto turísticoPortuguese (PT): visão - vista - ponto de interesseChinese (Simplified): 视力 - 视野 - 景象Chinese (Traditional): 視力 - 視野 - 景象Hindi: दृष्टि - नज़र - दृश्यArabic: البصر - الرؤية - منظرBengali: দৃষ্টি - দৃশ্যRussian: зрение - вид - зрелищеJapanese: 視力 - 光景 - 観光名所Vietnamese: thị giác - cảnh tượng - điểm tham quanKorean: 시력 - 광경 - 명소Turkish: görme - manzara - turistik yerUrdu: بصارت - منظر - نظارہIndonesian: penglihatan - pemandangan - objek wisata
Example Sentences
The bright light hurt my sight for a moment.
basic
We saw many beautiful sights in Rome.
basic
I caught sight of a bird in the tree.
basic
I almost cried at the sight of my old school.
natural
Once the beach came into sight, everyone got excited.
natural
At first sight, the house looked perfect.
natural