Synonyms for

Eyesight

Verb / ˈaɪˌsaɪt / Another word for eyesight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The ability to see; vision.

Synonyms & similar words

seeing sightedness vision sight seeing view perception observation gaze stare look glance peek peep glimpse scrutiny inspection examination survey scan search

Synonyms by register

Formal

vision visual acuity sight

Informal

peepers goggles windows

Literary

optic faculty ken

Antonyms

blindness obscurity dimness darkness unseeing

Common collocations

  • eyesight test
  • eyesight loss
  • poor eyesight
  • good eyesight
  • eyesight problems
  • eyesight restored
  • eyesight examination

Word family

noun eyesight
adjective sighted

Usage note

Eyesight refers to the ability to see. It is often used in contexts related to medical examinations or conditions affecting vision.

Example sentences

  1. I can't read the board without my glasses because my eyesight is not very good.
  2. It's important to take care of your eyesight by eating healthy and getting enough rest.
  3. The doctor prescribed glasses to improve my eyesight.
  4. The eagle's eyesight is incredibly sharp and can spot prey from far away.
  5. I lost my eyesight in an accident and now I have to use a cane to get around.

Quotes

  • The eyes are useless when the mind is blind. - Unknown
  • The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. - Helen Keller
  • The eyes are the window to the soul. - William Shakespeare

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