eye
- noun
- /aɪ/
- Like many libraries, we set up informative, eye-catching displays that arouse curiosity in our young patrons.
- keep an eye on
- eye contact
- in the public eye
But as long as your eyes are watching towards me.
- But as long as your eyes are watching towards me.
- And I look around and I see people's eyes glued to the set.
- So I think, you know, with your eyes open, that's a great thing.
- So maybe I should change that to just like keep your eyes open for that.
- And everyone wants their eyes on their product.
- I am not supposed to sit before the observant eye of the sunflower.
- Everybody's going to be all ears, all eyes, all ready to go.
- And you're walking around and all eyes are on you in your mind.
Examples
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You weather boys better keep an eye out, now.
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And I look around and I see people's eyes glued to the set.
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And this study caught my eye for a few reasons.
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What does it take for people to open their eyes to honor these men?
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Plenty of eyes on you.
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Keep an eye on those two.
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I could not take my eyes off this chest.
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I hope that world leaders, those who make decisions, open their eyes to the suffering of the Palestinians.
Academic text (2011) -
The documentary about wildlife caught my eye because of its stunning visuals.
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At the art gallery, all eyes were on the breathtaking painting displayed in the center.
Synonyms
A careful focus on something to notice or think about it
The act of watching something to learn about it
The way someone thinks about or judges something
How people judge someone or something
An ability to notice small details that others miss
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
Punishment that gives the same harm back to the person who did the wrong
- Informal
Stay half awake and watch for danger while you sleep because you are afraid
To protect people from bad luck caused by a jealous look using charms
- Informal
Different people think different things are beautiful
A joke that people look more attractive after drinking alcohol
- Slur
Something very valuable that people pay a lot for and that many now find offensive
- Informal
A joking way to say something is very unpleasant or painful
To punish someone in the same way they hurt another person
- Informal
A joking way to say people find others more attractive after drinking beer
Compounds
- Slang
Attractive pictures or designs that please the eyes but give little useful information
- Specialized
A chart with letters in different sizes to check how clearly you can see
- Specialized
A stage of sleep when the eyes move quickly and you have vivid dreams
- Specialized
A sleep stage when the eyes move quickly and most dreaming happens
- Specialized
A type of maple wood with small eye-like marks and a wavy grain used for fine furniture and instruments
- Specialized
A gem that shows a bright band of light across its surface when cut into a rounded shape
- Specialized
A camera made of many tiny lenses to give a wide view and detect motion
How Observed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eye meaning attention or notice comes from the eye as the tool for watching, as in 'keep an eye on' something. So an 'eye' here simply means watchful attention.