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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024eye /aɪ/USA pronunciation n., v., eyed, ey•ing or eye•ing. n. [countable] - Anatomythe organ of sight;
in animals with backbones, one of a pair of rounded bodies in the skull with muscles and nerves. - [usually: singular] sight;
vision: The marksman had a sharp eye. - [usually: singular] the power of seeing and appreciating something through vision: an artistic eye.
- a look, glance, or gaze: to cast one's eye upon a scene.
- an attentive look;
observation: under the watchful eyes of the guards. - point of view;
intention: through the eyes of a ten-year-old. - judgment;
opinion: innocent in the eyes of the law. - Clothingsomething suggesting the eye in appearance, as the opening in the lens of a camera or a hole in a needle.
v. [~ + object] - to look at;
view; watch:eyed the strangers with suspicion. Idioms- Idioms be all eyes, to be extremely attentive;
to pay great attention:She was all eyes as the magician began his act. - Idioms catch someone's eye, to attract someone's attention:She caught my eye as I moved toward the door.
- Idioms have an eye for, [~ + object] have good judgment about or appreciation for:He has an eye for bargains.
- Idioms have eyes for, [have + -s + for + object] to be attracted to:She only has eyes for you.
- Idioms keep one's eyes open, [no object] to be especially alert or observant:The guards were told to keep their eyes open for a possible escape.
- Idioms make eyes at, [make + ~-s + at + object] to glance at in a flirting way;
ogle. - Idioms see eye to eye, to agree:We finally see eye to eye after our misunderstanding.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024eye (ī),USA pronunciation n., pl. eyes, (Archaic) ey•en or eyne; v., eyed, ey•ing or eye•ing. n. - Anatomythe organ of sight, in vertebrates typically one of a pair of spherical bodies contained in an orbit of the skull and in humans appearing externally as a dense, white, curved membrane, or sclera, surrounding a circular, colored portion, or iris, that is covered by a clear, curved membrane, or cornea, and in the center of which is an opening, or pupil, through which light passes to the retina.
- Anatomythe aggregate of structures situated within or near the orbit that assist, support, or protect the eye.
- Anatomythis organ with respect to the color of the iris:blue eyes.
- Anatomythe region surrounding the eye:a black eye; puffy eyes.
- sight;
vision:a sharp eye. - the power of seeing;
appreciative or discriminating visual perception:the eye of an artist. - a look, glance, or gaze:to cast one's eye at a beautiful necklace.
- an attentive look, close observation, or watch:to be under the eye of a guard.
- regard, view, aim, or intention:to have an eye to one's own advantage.
- a manner or way of looking at a thing;
estimation; opinion:in the eyes of the law. - a center of light, intelligence, influence, etc.
- Clothingsomething resembling or suggesting the eye in appearance, shape, etc., as the opening in the lens of a camera, a peephole, or a buttonhole.
- [Bot.]
- Botanythe bud of a potato, Jerusalem artichoke, etc.
- Botanya small, contrastingly colored part at the center of a flower.
- Sportthe central spot of a target;
bull's-eye. - Fooda choice center cut of meat:an eye of round; the eye of the rib.
- Birdsone of the round spots on the tail feathers of a peacock.
- Clothingthe hole in a needle.
- a hole made in a thing for the insertion of some object, as the handle of a tool:the eye of an ax.
- a metal or other ring through which something, as a rope or rod, is passed.
- Clothingthe loop into which a hook is inserted.
- Electronicsa photoelectric cell or similar device used to perform a function analogous to visual inspection.
- Buildinga ring on the end of a tension member, as an eye bar or eye bolt, for connection with another member.
- Fooda hole formed during the maturation of cheese, esp. Emmenthaler or Gruyère.
- Textilesa loop worked at the end of a rope.
- Meteorologythe approximately circular region of relatively light winds and fair weather found at the center of a severe tropical cyclone.
- Nautical, Naval Terms eyes, the extreme forward part of the upper deck at the bow of a vessel.
- Nautical, Naval Terms, Meteorologythe precise direction from which a wind is blowing.
- Idioms an eye for an eye, repayment in kind, as revenge for an injustice.
- Idioms be all eyes, to give all one's attention to something;
look intently. - Idioms catch someone's eye, to draw or attract someone's attention:to catch the waiter's eye.
- Idioms give (someone) the eye, [Informal.]to look fixedly at (another person), esp. with obvious admiration;
ogle:She ignored the men who were giving her the eye. - Idioms have an eye for, to have the ability to appreciate distinctions in;
be discerning or perceptive about:She has an eye for antique furniture. - Idioms have eyes only for:
- to want no other person or thing but:She was always surrounded by admirers, but she had eyes only for Harry.
- to see, or view, or desire to see only. Also, only have eyes for.
- in a pig's eye, [Slang.]absolutely notnb;
dw d never:In a pig's eye I will! - Idioms keep an eye on, to watch over attentively:Please keep an eye on my plants while I'm away.
- Idioms keep an eye out for, to be vigilant in looking or watching for:The announcer told his listeners to keep an eye out for the escaped criminal.
- Idioms keep one's eye on the ball, to remain attentive;
be especially alert. - Idioms keep one's eyes open, to be especially alert or observant.
- lay, clap, or set eyes on, [Informal.]to catch sight of;
see:They had never laid eyes on such a big car before. - Idioms make eyes at, to gaze flirtatiously or amorously at.
- my eye! [Informal.](a mild exclamation of contradiction or surprise):He says he wasn't told about this? My eye!
- Idioms open one's eyes, to bring someone to a realization of the truth or of something previously unknown:A trip through Asia opened his eyes to the conditions under which millions had to live.
- British Terms, Idioms pick the eyes out, [Australia and New Zealand.]to select the best parts or items.
- Idioms run one's eye over, to glance briefly at;
examine hastily. - Idioms see eye to eye, to have exactly the same opinion;
agree:They have never been able to see eye to eye on politics. - Idioms see with half an eye, to see or realize immediately or with ease:Anyone can see with half an eye that the plan is doomed to fail.
- Idioms shut one's eyes to, to refuse to see or consider;
disregard:We can no longer shut our eyes to the gravity of the situation. - Idioms sight for sore eyes, a welcome sight;
a pleasant surprise:After our many days in the desert, the wretched village was a sight for sore eyes. - Idioms with an eye to, with a plan or purpose of:with an eye to one's future.
- Idioms with one's eyes open, aware of the inherent or potential risks:She signed the papers with her eyes open.
v.t. - to fix the eyes upon;
view:to eye the wonders of nature. - to observe or watch narrowly:She eyed the two strangers with suspicion.
- to make an eye in:to eye a needle.
v.i. - [Obs.]to appear to the eye.
- bef. 900; Middle English eie, ie, Old English ēge, variant of ēage; cognate with German Auge; akin to Latin oculus, Greek ó̄ps, Sanskrit akṣi
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