sight

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the moment or act of seeing something or someone.

n. the act or fact of seeing; visual perception or a view of something.

“The first sight of the ocean after the long drive made the children cheer.”

“The sight of the rescue helicopters brought a wave of relief to the hikers stranded on the ridge.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a famous or interesting place that people visit.

n. something worth seeing; a spectacle or a place of interest, often used in the plural for tourism.

“We spent the whole weekend visiting the sights of London.”

“The city offers many historical sights, ranging from medieval cathedrals to modern architectural marvels.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Technical

n. a small part on a gun or camera that helps you aim at a target.

n. a device used to assist in aiming a projectile or instrument by aligning the eye with a target.

“He looked through the sight of the camera to frame the perfect shot.”

“The marksman adjusted the telescopic sight to account for the crosswind before taking the shot.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal · Dialect

n. used to mean 'a lot' or 'much' when comparing two things.

n. used as an intensifier with comparative adjectives or adverbs to indicate a large degree.

“This new phone is a sight better than my old one.”

“The second draft of the manuscript was a sight more coherent than the initial jumble of notes.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to see something suddenly, especially from a distance.

v. to manage to see or catch sight of something, often after searching.

“The sailors finally sighted land after three weeks at sea.”

“The birdwatchers were thrilled to have sighted a rare golden eagle nesting in the high crags.”