Also spelled eye-sight

US /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/
noun Freq #12401

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The ability to see; how well your eyes work.

    My grandfather's eyesight is getting worse, so he needs glasses.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the ability to see; how... seeingvision

Etymology

From Middle English eiȝesiht, ieȝesihte, ehsihthe, eihsihthe, eȝhesihthe, equivalent to eye + sight.

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