Synonyms for

Eyeball

Verb / ˈaɪˌbɔ:l / Another word for eyeball — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The eyeball is the round part of the eye that allows us to see.

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Example sentences

  1. I accidentally poked myself in the eyeball with my pencil.
  2. The doctor examined my eyeball with a bright light.
  3. I can't believe how blue his eyeballs are!
  4. I need to get new glasses because my eyeballs are straining to see.
  5. The artist drew a detailed picture of an eyeball.

Quotes

  • 'You can't see the forest for the trees' means that if you look too closely at the small details of something, you might miss the big picture. It's like staring at an eyeball instead of looking at the whole face.' - Michael Showalter
  • 'The reaction of weak minds to an important situation is to become confused' - Arnold H. Glasow. Confused like a deer in the headlights or like an eyeball that doesn't know where to look.
  • 'My eyes are an ocean in which my dreams are reflected.' - Anna M. Uhlich. But don't fall in or the eyeballs might sting!

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