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IELTS BNC: 219 COCA: 242

eye

1 of 2

noun

ˈī How to pronounce eye (audio)
1
a
: a specialized light-sensitive sensory structure of animals that in nearly all vertebrates, most arthropods, and some mollusks is the image-forming organ of sight
especially : the nearly spherical usually paired hollow organ of sight in vertebrates that is filled with a jellylike material, is lined with a photosensitive retina, and is lodged in a bony orbit in the skull
b
: all the visible structures within and surrounding the orbit and including eyelids, eyelashes, and eyebrows
c(1)
: the faculty of seeing with eyes
(2)
: the faculty of intellectual or aesthetic perception or appreciation
an eye for beauty
(3)
: skill or ability dependent upon eyesight
a batter with a good eye
d
: look, glance
cast an eager eye
e(1)
: an attentive look
kept an eye on his valuables
(2)
: attention, notice
caught his eye
(3)
: close observation : scrutiny
works under the eye of her boss
in the public eye
f
: point of view, judgment
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
—often used in plural
an offender in the eyes of the law
2
: something having an appearance suggestive of an eye: such as
a
: the hole through the head of a needle
b
: a usually circular marking (as on a peacock's tail)
c
: loop
especially : a loop or catch to receive a hook
d
: an undeveloped bud (as on a potato)
e
: an area like a hole in the center of a tropical cyclone marked by only light winds or complete calm with no precipitation
f
: the center of a flower especially when differently colored or marked
specifically : the disk of a composite
g(1)
: a triangular piece of beef cut from between the top and bottom of a round
(2)
: the chief muscle of a chop
(3)
: a compact mass of muscular tissue usually embedded in fat in a rib or loin cut of meat
h
: a device (such as a photoelectric cell) that functions in a manner analogous to human vision
3
: something central : center
the eye of the problem Norman Mailer
4
: the direction from which the wind is blowing
eyeless
ˈī-ləs How to pronounce eye (audio)
adjective
eyelike
ˈī-ˌlīk How to pronounce eye (audio)
adjective

Illustration of eye

Illustration of eye
  • 1 optic nerve
  • 2 blind spot
  • 3 fovea
  • 4 sclera
  • 5 choroid
  • 6 retina
  • 7 ciliary body
  • 8 posterior chamber
  • 9 anterior chamber
  • 10 cornea
  • 11 lens
  • 12 iris
  • 13 suspensory ligament
  • 14 conjunctiva
  • 15 vitreous humor

eye

2 of 2

verb

eyed; eyeing or eying

transitive verb

1
a(1)
: to fix the eyes on : look at
they eyed him suspiciously
(2)
: contemplate, consider
eyeing the choices
b
: to watch or study closely
eyeing changes in the stock market
2
: to furnish with an eye

intransitive verb

obsolete : seem, look
eyer
ˈī(-ə)r How to pronounce eye (audio)
noun
Phrases
an eye for an eye
: retribution in kind
my eye
—used to express mild disagreement or sometimes surprise
a diamond, my eye! That's glass
with an eye to or less commonly with an eye toward
1
: with awareness or contemplation of
with an eye to the future
2
: with the object of
built the house with an eye to adding on later

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The eye is an organ that receives light and visual images. Non-image forming eyes (also called direction eyes) are found among worms, mollusks, cnidarians, echinoderms, and other invertebrates. Image-forming eyes are found in certain mollusks, most arthropods, and nearly all vertebrates. Arthropods are unique in possessing a compound eye, which results in their seeing a multiple image that is partially integrated in the brain. Lower vertebrates, such as fish, have eyes on either side of the head, allowing a maximum view of the surroundings, but producing two separate fields of vision. In predatory birds and mammals, binocular vision is more important. The placement of both eyes on the front of the head permits a larger overlap of the two visual fields, resulting in a parallel line of direct sight.

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun Her eyes slowly became accustomed to the dark. He wears a patch over one eye. I have something in my eye. Only a trained eye can tell the difference between the original painting and a good copy. For decorating, they rely on her discerning eye. He has an artist's eye for color. He reviewed the proposal with a jaundiced eye. The biographer cast a cold eye on the artist's life. Verb I saw someone eyeing me from across the street. a lot of his backyard bird watching was spent eyeing the squirrels as they depleted the bird feeder of seeds See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Fire officials are also keeping an eye on La Niña, a climate pattern in the tropical Pacific that is often associated with dry conditions in Southern California. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2022 As the muddy waters of the Río Grande de Arecibo rose on Sunday, Syndia kept a careful eye on the bridge nearby. Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2022 Sirianni, though, also kept an eye on LSU’s Justin Jefferson, the dynamic receiver who had nine catches for 106 yards and sent the Tigers to the national title. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 19 Sep. 2022 In September, the company set its sights on Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Comcast, accusing them of turning a blind eye to customers who illegally distribute and download films. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2022 Faulkner also said those who may now be turning a blind eye to rising crime rates across several major American cities have the potential to feel the impact of those who commit crime. Kyle Morris, Fox News, 19 Sep. 2022 Most of the experts Fortune spoke to named subvariants BA.4.6 and BA.2.75 as potential variants of concern worth keeping an eye on this fall and winter. Erin Prater, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2022 George, who used to keep a close eye on the thermostat for costs, said that switching from oil to electricity has saved thousands of dollars on heating in the last few years. Ella Nilsen, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 Her office keeps a close eye on spending on a regular basis. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022
Verb
Nevada's Senate race has gotten more national attention as Republicans eye a potential flip. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 As more foreign companies eye the exits, China stands to lose an integral part of its domestic economy and booming export market. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 Daily shower and thunderstorm chances eye the region on Tuesday and Wednesday. Molly Robey, Washington Post, 3 July 2022 The sweet and spicy birds eye chili calamari at Cabana in Newport, Rhode Island. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2022 On Saturday, strong thunderstorms may eye Kansas City and Des Moines along Interstate 35. Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 Following Friday’s culture-shaking opinion on Dobbs, health advocates, legal experts, and Democrats are wondering whether the Supreme Court’s conservative majority could eye the right to contraception in the future. Meryl Kornfield, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2022 Sunshine rules, for the most part, as high temperatures eye a range of low to mid-70s for most of the region. Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022 To the east, China continues to eye an invasion of Taiwan, which many U.S. officials predict is likely by 2027. Roger Wicker, National Review, 18 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English ēage; akin to Old High German ouga eye, Latin oculus, Greek ōps eye, face, Sanskrit akṣi eye

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of eye was before the 12th century

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