Basic Details
Word: Sight
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The ability to see; something that you can see.
Synonyms: Vision, view, glimpse
Antonyms: Blindness, invisibility
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of sight, out of mind: When someone or something is no longer visible, it is often forgotten. Example: "When he moved away, it was true what they said: out of sight, out of mind."
- In plain sight: Something that is clearly visible and not hidden. Example: "The missing keys were right in plain sight on the kitchen table the entire time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The beautiful sunset was a sight to behold, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink.
Example 2: She quickly turned her head to catch a glimpse of the comet flying through the night sky.
Example 3: The new art installation was so striking; it drew everyones attention and became the main sight in the gallery.
Fun Fact
The word "sight" originates from the Old English word "sht," which meant "a sight, a vision, or a spectacle" and is related to the verb "to see." This shows how important the ability to see has been throughout history.
Famous Quote
"The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend." Robertson Davies
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sight" mean?
a) The ability to hear
b) The ability to see
c) The ability to taste
d) The ability to touch
Answer: b) The ability to see
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sight"?
a) Hearing
b) Vision
c) Smell
d) Touch
Answer: b) Vision
3. What is an antonym of "sight"?
a) Insight
b) Blindness
c) Height
d) Light
Answer: b) Blindness
4. Which sentence uses "sight" correctly?
a) The sight of the rainbow made everyone smile.
b) I have no sight for the task ahead.
c) She spoke of her sight with confidence.
d) He decided to sight his way through the forest.
Answer: a) The sight of the rainbow made everyone smile.
5. Which idiom means something is clearly visible?
a) In blind sight
b) In plain sight
c) Out of sight, out of sight
d) Lose sight of
Answer: b) In plain sight
