Sight ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Sight ( noun )

  1. The ability to see; the faculty of vision.
  2. An act or instance of seeing or viewing something.
  3. Something that is seen, especially a visually striking or impressive feature, object, or view.
  4. An instrument for helping the eye to see, such as a telescope or microscope.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english sihþ, gesihþ, of germanic origin; related to dutch zicht and german sicht.

Examples:

  1. He has lost his sight in one eye.
  2. The sight of the sunset was breathtaking.
  3. The city was a sight to behold.
  4. He used a sight to aim the gun.
  5. The telescope is a powerful sight.

(As a verb)

Sight ( verb )

  1. The ability to see; the faculty of vision.
  2. An act or instance of seeing or viewing something.
  3. Something that is seen, especially a visually striking or impressive feature, object, or view.
  4. An instrument for helping the eye to see, such as a telescope or microscope.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english sihþ, gesihþ, of germanic origin; related to dutch zicht and german sicht.

Examples:

  1. He has lost his sight in one eye.
  2. The sight of the sunset was breathtaking.
  3. The city was a sight to behold.
  4. He used a sight to aim the gun.
  5. The telescope is a powerful sight.
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