What does “eye” mean?
- 1
nounone of the two body parts in your face that you see with
She has beautiful green eyes.
- 2
nounthe ability to notice or judge something well
He has a good eye for design.
Eye at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /aɪ/ · EYE
How to use “eye” correctly
“Keep an eye on” means to watch something so it stays safe: “Can you keep an eye on my bag?”
Common phrases with “eye”
- keep an eye on
- close your eyes
- catch sb’s eye
- eye contact
Idioms with “eye”
- In the blink of an eye: Extremely quickly.
- See eye to eye: To agree with someone or share the same opinion.
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