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eyesight

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈaɪˌsaɪt// UK //ˈaɪsaɪt// eye·sight

n. the ability to see. You use this word to talk about how well or how poorly your eyes work.

n. the faculty or power of seeing; visual acuity. Refers to the physiological ability to perceive light and form.


SIMPLE

She wears glasses because her eyesight is poor.

CONTEXTUAL

Regular check-ups are essential to ensure your eyesight remains sharp as you get older.

COMPLEX

The pilot's exceptional eyesight allowed him to spot the landing strip through the dense fog long before the instruments confirmed their position.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English eiȝesiht, ieȝesihte, ehsihthe, eihsihthe, eȝhesihthe, equivalent to eye + sight.

Usage

Typically used with qualitative adjectives such as 'good', 'poor', 'failing', or 'diminishing'.

Pitfall

He has a good eyesightHe has good eyesightEyesight is uncountable and does not take the indefinite article 'a'.

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