EYE Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word eye. (close relations)
Definition of EYE
Best Alternative Words for EYE
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
eyeball | nounn | |||||||
noun • the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye verb • look at | ||||||||
oculus | nounn | |||||||
noun • the organ of sight | ||||||||
optic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or resembling the eye • relating to or using sight noun • the organ of sight | ||||||||
farsightedness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45 • abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects • seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing | ||||||||
gaze | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long fixed look verb • look at with fixed eyes | ||||||||
orb | nounn | |||||||
noun • the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye • an object with a spherical shape verb • move in an orbit | ||||||||
organ | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function • a government agency or instrument devoted to the performance of some specific function • (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ • a periodical that is published by a special interest group • wind instrument whose sound is produced by means of pipes arranged in sets supplied with air from a bellows and controlled from a large complex musical keyboard • a free-reeded instrument with a piano keyboard in which air is forced through the reeds by bellows | ||||||||
peeper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others • an informal term referring to the eye • an animal that makes short high-pitched sounds | ||||||||
perspective | nounn | |||||||
noun • a way of regarding situations or topics etc. • the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer | ||||||||
sight | verbv | |||||||
noun • an instance of visual perception • anything that is seen • the ability to see; the visual faculty • a range of mental vision • the range of vision • the act of looking or seeing or observing • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a place of interest, especially to visitors verb • catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes • take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device) | ||||||||
view | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a way of regarding situations or topics etc. • the visual percept of a region • the act of looking or seeing or observing • the range of the eye • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty • a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof • purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' • graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept • the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated • outward appearance verb • deem to be • look at carefully; study mentally • see or watch | ||||||||
vision | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vivid mental image • the ability to see; the visual faculty • the perceptual experience of seeing • the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses • a religious or mystical experience of a supernatural appearance | ||||||||
eyeballs | nounn | |||||||
noun • the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye verb • look at | ||||||||
glim | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • Brightness; splendour • A light; a candle; a lantern; a fire. • An eye. • A pair of glasses or spectacles. • A look; a glimpse. • Gonorrhea • Fake documents claiming the loss of property by fire (for use in begging). verb • To brand on the hand. • To illuminate. • To see; to observe. | ||||||||
eyelet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines • fabric decorated with small holes with finely stitched edges that form an ornamental pattern. | ||||||||
perceptiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of understanding • delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) • perception of that which is obscure • the quality of insight and sympathetic understanding | ||||||||
center | nounn | |||||||
adjective • of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually noun • an area that is approximately central within some larger region • the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher • a building dedicated to a particular activity • a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience • the object upon which interest and attention focuses • a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process • the middle of a military or naval formation • (basketball) the person who plays center on a basketball team • (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback • a place where some particular activity is concentrated • politically moderate persons; centrists • (ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team • the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering • mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace • the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game • (American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play • a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game adjective satellite • equally distant from the extremes verb • center upon • direct one's attention on something • move into the center | ||||||||
centre | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an area that is approximately central within some larger region • a low-lying region in central France • a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure • a place where some particular activity is concentrated • the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience • the object upon which interest and attention focuses • a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process • a building dedicated to a particular activity verb • move into the center • direct one's attention on something | ||||||||
heart | nounn | |||||||
noun • the locus of feelings and intuitions • the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body • the courage to carry on • an area that is approximately central within some larger region • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience • an inclination or tendency of a certain kind • a plane figure with rounded sides curving inward at the top and intersecting at the bottom; conventionally used on playing cards and valentines • a firm rather dry variety meat (usually beef or veal) • a positive feeling of liking • a playing card in the major suit that has one or more red hearts on it | ||||||||
middle | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of a stage in the development of a language or literature between earlier and later stages • between an earlier and a later period of time noun • an area that is approximately central within some larger region • an intermediate part or section • the middle area of the human torso (usually in front) • the point between the beginning and the end of a temporal period or process adjective satellite • being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series • equally distant from the extremes verb • put in the middle |