Sight Definition
sight
noun
- an instance of visual perception; "the sight of his wife brought him back to reality"; "the train was an unexpected sight"
- anything that is seen; "he was a familiar sight on the television"; "they went to Paris to see the sights"
- the ability to see; the visual faculty
- a range of mental vision; "in his sight she could do no wrong"
- the range of vision; "out of sight of land"
- the act of looking or seeing or observing; "he tried to get a better view of it"; "his survey of the battlefield was limited"
- (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos"; "it must have cost plenty"; "a slew of journalists"; "a wad of money"
verb
- catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge"
- take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)
"Sight" in song lyrics
See how sight is used in real songs:
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"Uplift, my Jungle movement, seems like I'm losing sight"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations -
"Get all that garbage out of sight"
2 Live Crew — Yakety Yak -
"Brilliance in difference, tracin true sight"
3rd Bass — Triple Stage Darkness
Words that rhyme with sight
Usage tips for "sight"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sight" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sight to find words that pair well.