sight
noun
Definitions of sight noun
sense
- B1Uncountable
the ability to perceive things through the eyes
A person with poor vision should not operate a vehicle.
The elderly lady has become blind.
vision
- B2CountableUncountableSingular
something within the range of one's vision
The tulips at the annual flower exhibition were a beautiful view.
You should always keep your luggage where you can see them while at the airport.
He looked ridiculous in those old clothes!
device
- CountableUsually plural
a device on a gun or other instrument that aids in aiming
Before firing, be sure to line up the gun sights.
Phrases of sight noun
- sight unseen
Without having seen something before making a decision or commitment.
• They bought the house sight unseen, which is unbelievable.
- the sights
Places of interest, particularly those that are popular with tourists.
• They went to Paris for vacation and visited all of the famous sights.
- a sight
a considerable amount; a great deal.
• The company has improved a sight since the new regulations were implemented.
verb
Definitions of sight verb
- Transitive
to perceive with the eyes; to notice something suddenly
After drifting for several days at sea, the sailors finally spotted land.
Idioms
- Get out of my sight!
An angry expression used to demand someone's immediate departure.
• I never want to see you again, get out of my sight!
- lower your sights
To reduce one's expectations or goals; to accept a less desirable outcome than originally hoped for.
• She had hoped to get into a top university, but after her grades came out, she had to lower her sights.
- set your sights on something
To firmly decide to achieve a specific goal or objective.
• She has set her sights on getting that dream job.
- out of sight
Describes something that is extremely expensive and beyond one's ability to afford.
• The price of that sports car is out of sight, way beyond our budget.
- a sight for sore eyes
A way of saying that someone or something is very welcome and pleasing to see; someone or something that one is very glad to see.
• After the long journey, the hotel was a sight for sore eyes.
- get out of my sight!
an expression of anger used to demand someone's immediate departure.
• I never want to see you again, get out of my sight!
- out of sight, out of mind
This idiom suggests that when something or someone is no longer visible, it is easily forgotten.
• After she moved away, we never contacted each other again; it's really a case of out of sight, out of mind.