Sight (noun/verb):
- As a noun:
- The ability to see; vision: “Her sight was impaired after the accident.”
- Something that is seen or worth seeing: “The Eiffel Tower is a famous sight in Paris.”
- A range or field of vision: “The deer came into sight as we rounded the corner.”
- A device on a firearm for aiming: “He adjusted the sight on his rifle.”
- As a verb:
- To catch sight of; to see: “They sighted land after weeks at sea.”
- To aim or observe through a sighting device: “The hunter sighted the target carefully.”
Prepositions Used with “Sight”
- In sight: Within the range of vision.
- Example: “The shore was finally in sight.”
- Out of sight: Beyond the range of vision.
- Example: “The car disappeared out of sight.”
- At first sight: At the first glimpse or impression.
- Example: “They fell in love at first sight.”
- Within sight: Close enough to be seen.
- Example: “The finish line was within sight.”
Collocations with “Sight”
- Catch sight
- Lose sight
- Set sights on
- Sightseeing tour
- Beautiful sight
- First sight
- Distant sight
- Sight unseen
- Line of sight
- Sight for sore eyes
- Sigh of relief
Example Sentences
- The majestic mountain came into sight as we turned the corner.
- She lost sight of her friend in the crowded market.
- The beautiful sunset was a breathtaking sight.
- The children were excited to catch sight of the dolphins.
- The old castle was a magnificent sight.
- He set his sights on becoming a doctor.
- The airplane was out of sight within seconds.
- They went on a sightseeing tour of the city.
- The hunter sighted the deer through his rifle’s scope.
- The landmark is a popular sight for tourists.
- The ocean view was a sight for sore eyes.
- The lighthouse was within sight of the shore.
- The finish line was finally in sight.
- The accident impaired his sight permanently.
- They sighted the ship on the horizon.
- She was a familiar sight at the local café.
- The eagle has excellent sight, able to spot prey from high above.
- The doctor tested her sight during the examination.
- It was love at first sight for the couple.
- The tall skyscraper was a prominent sight in the city skyline.
- The soldier adjusted the sight on his weapon.
- The old photographs brought back sights of his childhood.
- The fireworks were a spectacular sight.
- They marveled at the sight of the Grand Canyon.
- The police officer kept the suspect in sight at all times.
- The fog made it difficult to see anything beyond a few feet, reducing sight significantly.
- The storm cleared, revealing a beautiful sight of the rainbow.
- She enjoyed the sight of the blooming flowers in her garden.
- The rare bird was a sight to behold.
- The spacecraft provided sights of Earth from space.
- The scenic overlook offered a stunning sight of the valley below.
- The bustling market was an interesting sight.
- They spent the day sightseeing in the historic town.
- The rescue team kept the lost hiker within sight until help arrived.
- He quickly lost sight of his goals amidst the distractions.
- The pristine beach was a sight straight out of a postcard.
- The telescope allowed them to sight distant stars and planets.
- The picturesque village was a delightful sight.
- The sight of the ancient ruins filled him with awe.
- The sight of her childhood home brought back fond memories.
- They enjoyed the sight of the parade from their balcony.
- The towering mountains were a sight that took their breath away.
- The children laughed at the sight of the funny clown.
- The guide pointed out several sights along the hiking trail.
- The forest was a tranquil sight in the early morning light.
- The sight of the old friends reunited was heartwarming.
- The crowded streets were a common sight in the city.
- The sight of the lightning storm was both terrifying and mesmerizing.
- The hidden waterfall was a sight worth the hike.
- The night sky filled with stars was a beautiful sight.