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Eye

UK /["/aɪ/"]/US /["/aɪ/"]/

Definition

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

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • instant (1)

Antonyms

  • ear

Common mistakes

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