sight · n
the sight of sb/sth
B2 when you see someone or something
Dictionary examples:
The child laughed at the sight of the circus clown. (32.3)
I faint at the sight of my own blood. (39.5)
She hated/loathed the sight of her former husband. (54.9)
love at first sight
B2 when you fall in love with someone the first time you meet
Dictionary examples:
We were happened to be seated at the same table, and it was love at first sight! (47.3)
at first sight
C1 when you first see or hear about something or someone
Dictionary examples:
It may, at first sight, seem a surprising choice. (24.3)
lose sight of sth
C2 to forget about an important idea or fact because you are thinking too much about other, less important things
Dictionary examples:
We mustn't lose sight of the original aims of this project. (25.0)
set your sights on sth
C2 to decide to achieve something
Dictionary examples:
She's set her sights on becoming a doctor. (30.6)
catch sight of sth
C2 to see something suddenly, often only for a short time
Dictionary examples:
He caught sight of himself in the mirror. (18.6)
sight (ABILITY TO SEE)
B1 the ability to see
Dictionary examples:
My cat lost her sight, but she still catches mice by smell! (0.0)
My sight isn't great, but I can always spot the last piece of pizza! (0.0)
I regained my sight just in time to see my friend trip over nothing! (0.0)
The old woman has lost her sight. (18.7)
If your sight is poor, you should not drive a car. (26.8)
the sights
B1 places of interest, especially to visitors
Dictionary examples:
We visited all the sights in Paris, but my dad only photographed his feet! (0.0)
We saw all the sights, but my brother only remembered where the toilets were. (0.0)
We missed all the sights because grandma kept falling asleep at every stop! (0.0)
We spent a two weeks in Rome looking at all the sights. (19.6)
sight (AREA SEEN)
B2 the area that it is possible for you to see
Dictionary examples:
Keep your bags in sight at all times. (17.0)
Don't let the children out of your sight at the park. (18.7)
Billy was hidden out of sight behind a tree. (23.6)
We're looking for a house within sight of the mountains. (38.4)
The castle came into sight as we hiked up the hill. (53.9)