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in sight
Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | in sight - at or within a reasonable distance for seeing; "not a policeman in sight"; "kept the monkey in view"seeable, visible - capable of being seen; or open to easy view; "a visible object"; "visible stars"; "mountains visible in the distance"; "a visible change of expression"; "visible files" |
in sight
in sight1. Literally, in one's field of vision. A noun or pronoun can be used between "in" and "sight." Yeah, the box is in sight, but I can't reach it from here.2. Close to happening or being achieved. A noun or pronoun can be used between "in" and "sight." After all your years of hard work, an Olympic gold medal is finally in your sight!See also: sightin sight 1. Lit. within the range of vision; visible. The goal is in sight. The end of the road is in sight. 2. Fig. known; expected. The end of the project is finally in sight.See also: sightin sight1. Within one's range of vision, as in The sailboat was still in sight on the horizon. [c. 1200] 2. Also, in one's sight or sights . Before one's eyes; also, within one's awareness. For example, In the world's sight he was at fault, or Harold had that promotion firmly in his sights. [c. 1200] See also: sightEncyclopediaSeesightin sight
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