Definition of eye - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
biologyorgan of sight in animals
- The eye is essential for vision.
2.
visionability to see or perceive visually
- He lost his eye in the accident.
3.
discernmentability to notice or judge
- She has an eye for detail.
4.
visionlook or gaze
- She gave him a curious eye.
5.
focusattention or observation
- Keep an eye on the stove.
6.
needle holesmall loop or hole for threading
- Thread the needle through the eye.
7.
patternmarking resembling an eye
- The butterfly had an eye on its wing.
8.
weathercalm center of a storm
- The eye of the hurricane passed over us.
Verb
1.
observationcarefully observe someone or something
- She eyed the painting with interest.
2.
ogleUS look at someone with sexual interestUS
- He eyed her across the room.
3.
biologyTECH. let fish eggs form visible head spots before hatchingTECH.
- The hatchery technician eyed the eggs carefully.
Images of eye
small loop or hole for threading 
calm center of a storm
Expressions with eye
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small hole in a needle for thread
She struggled to thread the needle's eye.
bruise around the eye from a blow
He got a black eye from the fight.
using visual estimation without precise tools
She measured the ingredients by eye.
watch closely to ensure safety or progress
She kept an eye on the children at the park.
attract someone's attention or interest
The glittering ring in the display case caught her eye instantly.
attract your attention or interest
The bright colors of the painting catch your eye immediately.
shut one eye while keeping the other open
To peek through the keyhole, he had to close one eye carefully.
the edge of one's field of vision
He saw a shadow move in the corner of his eye.
peripheral vision area
He saw a shadow move out of the corner of the eye.
hit someone so their eye area turns dark
He gave him a black eye during the fight.
show a dark bruise around the eye from an injury
He has a black eye after the fight.
watch something or someone very carefully
She will keep a close eye on the kids.
watch carefully for something or someone
Keep an eye out for the delivery truck.
look directly into someone's eyes
She couldn't meet his eye during the conversation.
sharp blow to the eye
He got a smack in the eye during the fight.
very short time that passes almost instantly
It was over in the blink of an eye.
attract attention by being visually appealing
The bright colors catch the eye immediately.
less straining or tiring to look at
The softer colors are easier on the eye.
examine something closely
She eyed up the painting to determine its authenticity.
new perspective on a situation
She offered a fresh eye on the project.
look at someone critically or suspiciously
She gave him the eye during the meeting.
unpleasant or unattractive to look at
The bright colors are hard on the eye.
notice quality or details quickly and easily
She really has an eye for good design.
watch something or someone carefully for safety or interest
She has an eye on the kids at the park.
Origin of eye
Old English, ēage (eye)
Terms with eye included in their meaning
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visual perception
hues seen by the eye
eye protection
dark glasses worn to protect eyes from the sun
visually appealing
pleasing to the eye or mind
not visible
not able to be seen by the eye
sewing
pass a strand through a needle's eye
sewing
pass a thread through a needle's eye
physics
electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye
sight
able to be seen by the eye
eye reflex
act of closing and opening eyes rapidly
eye sensing
perception of colors by the eyes
vision correction
thin lens placed on the eye to correct vision
vision correction
thin lenses placed on the eye to correct vision
eye color
having a greenish-brown color, often for eyes
eye contact
meet someone's eyes directly without looking away
interaction
avoid making eye contact with someone or something
eye cover
blindfold made to ease sleeping by covering the eyes
eye focus
look with eyes partly closed
games
competition to maintain eye contact longest
gesture
act of closing one eye quickly as a signal
emotion
single tear from the eye
eyes
dark circle under the eye
biology
transparent structure in the eye focusing light on the retina
medical
upper fold of skin covering the eye
eye movement
act of quickly closing and opening the eyes
Examples of eye in a sentence
An eagle's eye can spot prey from afar. Her keen eye for detail impressed everyone. The artist's eye captured the beauty of the landscape. The editor has a sharp eye for weak arguments. His eye for color made the room feel balanced. He watched the argument with a wary eye.
The coach kept a close eye on the scoreboard. The teacher kept an eye on the students. She has an eye for detail in her work. The eye of the needle was too small for the thread. She struggled to find the eye in the dim light. Each peacock feather displayed a bright eye. The tailor stitched blue eyes onto the costume. The eye of the storm provided a brief respite. In the eye of the cyclone, it was eerily quiet. He eyed the suspicious package from a distance. The detective eyed the suspect's movements closely. She caught him eyeing her at the party. He was eyeing the attractive stranger at the bar. The biologist checked if the eggs had started to eye. Once the eggs eye, they are ready to be moved to the next stage.
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- French:œil, observer, ...
- German:Auge, betrachten, ...
- Italian:occhio, osservare, ...
- Spanish:ojo, observar, ...
- Portuguese:olho, observar, ...
- Chinese:眼睛, 仔细观察, ...
- Japanese:目, 観察する, ...
- Arabic:عَيْن, رَاقَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:עַיִן, לִבְחוֹן, ...
- Russian:глаз, внимательно смотреть, ...
- Ukrainian:око, розглядати, ...
- Hindi:आँख, निरीक्षण करना, ...
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