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Meaning of eye
The primary meaning of the word "eye" is the organ of sight, or the ability to see.
Etymology of eye
The word "eye" comes from Old English "eage", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "augiz" and Proto-Indo-European "okw-"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the organ of sight, and has since developed various figurative and metaphorical meanings
Synonyms
peeper
orb
organ of sight
optic
gaze
stare
glance
look
peek
glimpse
view
sight
perception
observation
watch
surveillance
scrutiny
inspection
examination
regard
attention
notice
awareness
perception
discernment
detection
vision
visibility
observance
notice
recognition
Definitions
- The organ of sight, which detects light and color, and is used to perceive the world around us
- A hole or opening through which something can be seen, such as a peephole or a window
- A part of a needle or other object through which thread or wire is passed
- A storm's center, where the weather is calmest
- A means of perception or awareness, such as a discerning eye for art
Usage Examples
- She looked at him with a piercing eye, as if trying to read his thoughts
- The eye of the storm was calm and peaceful, despite the turmoil surrounding it
- He had a keen eye for art, and could spot a fake from a mile away
- The architect designed the building with a eye to sustainability, using recycled materials and energy-efficient systems
Antonyms
blindness
darkness
ignorance
unawareness
neglect
disregard
inattention
obliviousness
sightlessness
myopia
hyperopia
presbyopia
astigmatism
cataract
glaucoma
macular degeneration
retinal detachment
darkness
gloom
obscurity
murkiness
haze
fog
mist
blur
fuzziness