nearsighted

Meanings

• Adjective

  The ability to see objects clearly only up close, also known as myopia.

  - "Despite being nearsighted, John could still read the small print on the prescription bottle."
  - "My nearsighted eyes require glasses for driving."

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Synonyms

myopic , short-sighted

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Rhymes

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sighted , heightened , fighted , brightened

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Variants

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nearsighted , nearsightedly

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Etymology

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From Middle English neersighted, neersight, from neer near + sight sight.

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Trivia

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1. Nearsightedness affects about 25% of the world's population.

2. Nearsightedness can be corrected using glasses, contact lenses, or surgery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Myopia: A common eye condition where the eye cannot focus light directly on the retina, resulting in blurred vision at a distance.

2. Hyperopia: An eye condition where the eye cannot focus light directly on the retina, resulting in blurred vision up close.

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Culture

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In literature, nearsightedness is often used as a metaphor for being too focused on the present or near details, and overlooking the bigger picture.

How to Memorize "nearsighted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a book very close to their eyes to read it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nearsighted' with the image of someone wearing glasses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nearsighted Nelly Needs New Glasses' to remember the definition.

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