vision
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.the physical ability to see with your eyes.
n.the physiological faculty of sight or the ability to perceive objects through the eyes.
Simple“The doctor tested her vision to see if she needed new glasses.”
In context“The patient reported a gradual decline in peripheral vision, prompting the specialist to order a series of neurological tests.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a clear idea or hope for how something should be in the future.
n.a mental image or strategic plan of what the future could or should be like.
Simple“The new manager has a bold vision for the company's growth.”
In context“The architect's vision for the urban park integrated sustainable technology with accessible public spaces, earning praise from the city council.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.something you see in a dream, a trance, or a religious experience.
n.a vivid mental image or supernatural appearance experienced while awake or in a dream-like state.
Simple“The monk claimed to have a vision of an angel while he was praying.”
In context“In the epic poem, the hero is guided by a vision of his ancestors, who warn him of the dangers ahead.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
n.a person who looks very beautiful or impressive.
n.a person or thing of extraordinary beauty or loveliness.
Simple“She was a vision in her white silk dress.”
In context“The restored cathedral was a vision of Gothic architecture, drawing tourists from across the continent to admire its intricate stonework.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
v.to imagine or see something clearly in your mind.
v.to imagine or perceive something as if in a vision; often used in creative or spiritual contexts.
Simple“He tried to vision a world where everyone lived in peace.”
In context“The poet sought to vision the afterlife through a series of complex metaphors and vivid sensory descriptions.”
Usage normal vision · peripheral vision
From Middle English visioun, from Anglo-Norman visioun, from Old French vision, from Latin vīsiō (“vision, seeing”), noun of action from the perfect passive participle visus (“that which is seen”), from the verb videō (“I see”) + action noun suffix -iō.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.