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eye

/aɪ/
Meanings
  • noun

    An organ of the body that receives and interprets light, enabling vision.

    - "The eye is an important organ for sight."
    - "I need to get my eye checked by an optometrist."
    - "The eye is the window to the soul."
  • verb

    To watch or observe carefully.

    - "Please eye that suspect carefully."
    - "I will eye the game closely to determine the winner."
    - "The hawk eyed its prey before striking."
Pronunciation
  1. /aɪ/



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  2. /aɪ/



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Synonyms

eyelet , perceptiveness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with eye
lie , spy , tie , die
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Aye (en) : yes

Variants
List of all variants of eye that leads to same result
an eye for an eye , eye , eye for an eye , eyeless , eyelike , eyes , my eye , with an eye to , with an eye toward , eyed , eyeing , eyer , eyers , eying , eyen , eye bank , eye banks , eye candies , eye candy , eye-catcher , eye-catchers , eye-catching , eye-catchingly , eye chart , eye charts , eye contact , eye contacts , eye drops , eyedrops , eye lens , eye lenses
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

iris, pupil, cornea

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English īegan, from īeg, eye.

Trivia
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  1. The human eye can distinguish about 10 million different colors.

  2. The eye produces enough saliva in a day to fill two swimming pools.

  3. The average person blinks about 17,000 times a day.

  4. The eye can detect a single pixel change on a computer screen from a distance of 2 feet.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Vision: The ability to see and perceive visual stimuli.

  2. Optometry: The branch of healthcare dealing with the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the visual system.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The eye has been a significant symbol in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Egypt, the eye of Horus represented protection and healing. In Hinduism, the third eye is believed to be the gateway to inner wisdom. In art, the eye has been used as a symbol of observation, insight, and even judgement.

How to Memorize "eye"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an apple in front of you. Now, visualize an eye in the place of the apple.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'eye' with the word 'see'.
    - Think of the alphabet letter 'E'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the order of the nine muscles in the eye.

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