| sight | | |
| n. (cognition) | 1. sight | an instance of visual perception.; "the sight of his wife brought him back to reality"; "the train was an unexpected sight" |
| ~ visual percept, visual image | a percept that arises from the eyes; an image in the visual system. |
| n. (communication) | 2. sight | anything that is seen.; "he was a familiar sight on the television"; "they went to Paris to see the sights" |
| ~ display | exhibiting openly in public view.; "a display of courage" |
| ~ spectacle | something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight).; "the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape" |
| n. (cognition) | 3. sight, vision, visual modality, visual sense | the ability to see; the visual faculty. |
| ~ visual system | the sensory system for vision. |
| ~ sense modality, sensory system, modality | a particular sense. |
| ~ exteroception | sensitivity to stimuli originating outside of the body. |
| ~ stigmatism | normal eyesight. |
| ~ achromatic vision | vision using the rods. |
| ~ acuity, sharp-sightedness, visual acuity | sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart). |
| ~ binocular vision | vision involving the use of both eyes. |
| ~ central vision | vision using the fovea and parafovea; the middle part of the visual field. |
| ~ chromatic vision, color vision, trichromacy | the normal ability to see colors. |
| ~ distance vision | vision for objects that a 20 feet or more from the viewer. |
| ~ eyesight, sightedness, seeing | normal use of the faculty of vision. |
| ~ monocular vision | vision with only one eye. |
| ~ near vision | vision for objects 2 feet or closer to the viewer. |
| ~ night-sight, night vision, scotopic vision, twilight vision | the ability to see in reduced illumination (as in moonlight). |
| ~ daylight vision, photopic vision | normal vision in daylight; vision with sufficient illumination that the cones are active and hue is perceived. |
| ~ peripheral vision | vision at the edges of the visual field using only the periphery of the retina. |
| n. (cognition) | 4. sight | a range of mental vision.; "in his sight she could do no wrong" |
| ~ perspective, view, position | a way of regarding situations or topics etc..; "consider what follows from the positivist view" |
| n. (cognition) | 5. ken, sight | the range of vision.; "out of sight of land" |
| ~ grasp, compass, reach, range | the limit of capability.; "within the compass of education" |
| n. (act) | 6. sight, survey, view | the act of looking or seeing or observing.; "he tried to get a better view of it"; "his survey of the battlefield was limited" |
| ~ looking, looking at, look | the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually.; "he went out to have a look"; "his look was fixed on her eyes"; "he gave it a good looking at"; "his camera does his looking for him" |
| ~ eyeful | a full view; a good look.; "they wanted to see violence and they got an eyeful" |
| n. (quantity) | 7. batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, lot, mass, mess, mickle, mint, mountain, muckle, passel, peck, pile, plenty, pot, quite a little, raft, sight, slew, spate, stack, tidy sum, wad | (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent.; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos"; "it must have cost plenty"; "a slew of journalists"; "a wad of money" |
| ~ large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity | an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude. |
| ~ deluge, flood, inundation, torrent | an overwhelming number or amount.; "a flood of requests"; "a torrent of abuse" |
| ~ haymow | a mass of hay piled up in a barn for preservation. |
| v. (perception) | 8. sight, spy | catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes.; "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge" |
| ~ perceive, comprehend | to become aware of through the senses.; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon" |
| ~ descry, espy, spot, spy | catch sight of. |
| ~ detect, discover, notice, observe, find | discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of.; "She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"; "We found traces of lead in the paint" |
| v. (perception) | 9. sight | take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device). |
| ~ aim, take aim, train, direct, take | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards.; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent" |
| watch | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. ticker, watch | a small portable timepiece. |
| ~ analog watch | a watch that represents time by the position of hands on a dial. |
| ~ watch crystal, watch glass, crystal | a protective cover that protects the face of a watch. |
| ~ digital watch | a watch with a digital display. |
| ~ face | the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object).; "he dealt the cards face down" |
| ~ hunting watch, hunter | a watch with a hinged metal lid to protect the crystal. |
| ~ movement | the driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock).; "it was an expensive watch with a diamond movement" |
| ~ pendulum watch | (18th century) a watch with a balance wheel having a fake pendulum attached to it. |
| ~ pocket watch | a watch that is carried in a small watch pocket. |
| ~ stem-winder | a watch that is wound by turning a knob at the stem. |
| ~ horologe, timepiece, timekeeper | a measuring instrument or device for keeping time. |
| ~ watch case | the metal case in which the works of a watch are housed. |
| ~ wrist watch, wristwatch | a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist. |
| n. (time) | 2. watch | a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty. |
| ~ duty period, work shift, shift | the time period during which you are at work. |
| ~ dogwatch | either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm. |
| ~ graveyard watch, middle watch, midwatch, night watch | a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.). |
| n. (act) | 3. vigil, watch | a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe. |
| ~ surveillance | close observation of a person or group (usually by the police). |
| ~ continuous receiver watch, listening watch | a watch established for the reception of traffic of interest to the unit maintaining the watch. |
| ~ spying | keeping a secret or furtive watch. |
| n. (time) | 4. watch | the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty. |
| ~ period, period of time, time period | an amount of time.; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period" |
| n. (person) | 5. lookout, lookout man, picket, scout, sentinel, sentry, spotter, watch | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event. |
| ~ security guard, watchman, watcher | a guard who keeps watch. |
| n. (act) | 6. vigil, watch | the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival). |
| ~ religious rite, rite | an established ceremony prescribed by a religion.; "the rite of baptism" |
| ~ viewing, wake | a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial.; "there's no weeping at an Irish wake" |
| ~ agrypnia | a vigil before certain feasts (as e.g. Easter). |
| ~ faith, religion, religious belief | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.; "he lost his faith but not his morality" |
| v. (perception) | 7. watch | look attentively.; "watch a basketball game" |
| ~ witness | be a witness to.; "She witnessed the accident and had to testify in court" |
| ~ look | perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards.; "She looked over the expanse of land"; "Look at your child!"; "Look--a deer in the backyard!" |
| ~ rubberneck | strain to watch; stare curiously.; "The cars slowed down and the drivers rubbernecked after the accident" |
| ~ view, watch, take in, see, catch | see or watch.; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie" |
| ~ observe | watch attentively.; "Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals" |
| v. (social) | 8. follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch, watch over | follow with the eyes or the mind.; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars" |
| ~ check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, suss out, look into, go over | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" |
| ~ trace, follow | follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something.; "We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba"; "trace the student's progress" |
| ~ keep tabs on | keep a record on or watch attentively.; "The government keeps tabs on the dissidents" |
| ~ guard | to keep watch over.; "there would be men guarding the horses" |
| ~ invigilate, proctor | watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating). |
| v. (perception) | 9. catch, see, take in, view, watch | see or watch.; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie" |
| ~ see | perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight.; "You have to be a good observer to see all the details"; "Can you see the bird in that tree?"; "He is blind--he cannot see" |
| ~ watch | look attentively.; "watch a basketball game" |
| ~ visualise, visualize | view the outline of by means of an X-ray.; "The radiologist can visualize the cancerous liver" |
| ~ spectate | be a spectator in a sports event. |
| ~ preview | watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public. |
| v. (perception) | 10. look on, watch | observe with attention.; "They watched as the murderer was executed" |
| ~ see | perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight.; "You have to be a good observer to see all the details"; "Can you see the bird in that tree?"; "He is blind--he cannot see" |
| ~ sit by, sit back | be inactive or indifferent while something is happening.; "Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!" |
| v. (perception) | 11. look out, watch, watch out | be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful.; "Watch out for pickpockets!" |
| ~ beware, mind | be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to.; "Beware of telephone salesmen" |
| ~ keep one's eyes open, keep one's eyes peeled, keep one's eyes skinned | pay attention; be watchful.; "Keep your eyes peeled for any policemen" |
| ~ look after | keep under careful scrutiny.; "Keep an eye on this prisoner!" |
| v. (perception) | 12. watch | observe or determine by looking.; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away" |
| v. (communication) | 13. ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch | find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort.; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time" |
| ~ insure, see to it, ascertain, ensure, check, assure, control, see | be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product" |
| ~ ascertain, determine, find out, find | establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study.; "find the product of two numbers"; "The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize" |
| ~ test | determine the presence or properties of (a substance). |
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