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UK/["/aɪ/"]/US/["/aɪ/"]/

Meaning of Eye

In simple words: The part of your face you use to see.

Eye in a sentence

  • He looked me in the eye when he spoke.
  • Her eye caught a glimpse of the bright colors.
  • He has a keen eye for detail in art.
  • The eye of the storm is the calm center surrounded by chaos.
  • She had an eye for fashion, always wearing the latest trends.
  • He is keeping a close eye on the project’s progress.
  • Her tear-filled eyes showed her sadness.
  • He got something in his eye that made him blink.

How to use Eye

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate when discussing vision, emotions, or appearance. Avoid in overly technical discussions about anatomy.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a big 'I' looking at the world.

Related words

Collocations with Eye

  • left
  • right
  • amber
  • open
  • close
  • shut
  • dilate
  • fly open
  • grow wide
  • muscles
  • socket
  • contact
  • in your eyes
  • under somebody’s eye
  • as far as the eye can see
  • before your very eyes
  • can’t keep your eyes off somebody/​something
  • eagle
  • good
  • keen
  • eye for
  • careful
  • cautious
  • close
  • in somebody/​something’s eye
  • through somebody’s eyes
  • to somebody’s eye
  • in your mind’s eye

Synonyms for Eye

  • instant (1)

Opposites of Eye

Common mistakes with Eye

  • Confused with 'I' as a pronoun.
  • Using 'eye' in plural when referring to sight in general.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'aye'.

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Frequently asked questions about Eye

What does Eye mean?

The part of your face you use to see.

What is the definition of Eye?

either of the two organs on the face that you see with

How do you use Eye in a sentence?

He looked me in the eye when he spoke.

Can you give another example of Eye?

Her eye caught a glimpse of the bright colors.

What are synonyms for Eye?

Common alternatives include instant (1).

What is the opposite of Eye?

Opposite meanings include ear.

What words go with Eye?

It commonly pairs with left, right, amber, open, close, shut, dilate, fly open, grow wide, muscles, socket, contact, in your eyes, under somebody’s eye, as far as the eye can see, before your very eyes, can’t keep your eyes off somebody/​something, eagle, good, keen, eye for, careful, cautious, close, in somebody/​something’s eye, through somebody’s eyes, to somebody’s eye, in your mind’s eye.

What are common mistakes when using Eye?

Confused with 'I' as a pronoun. Using 'eye' in plural when referring to sight in general. Mispronouncing it as 'aye'.

How do you pronounce Eye?

US: /["/aɪ/"]/, UK: /["/aɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Eye?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate when discussing vision, emotions, or appearance. Avoid in overly technical discussions about anatomy.

What CEFR level is Eye?

"Eye" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.