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   eye

   /ʌɪ/

   noun

   • 1. each of a pair of globular organs of sight in the head of humans and vertebrate animals: "my cat is blind in one eye" Similar organ of sighteyeballinformal:peeperliterary:orbarchaic, humorous:opticrare:globe
   • ▪ the visual or light-detecting organ of many invertebrate animals that corresponds to the eye of humans and vertebrate animals.
   • ▪ the region of the face surrounding the eyes: "her eyes were swollen with crying"
   • ▪ used to refer to someone's power of vision and in descriptions of the direction of someone's gaze: "his sharp eyes had missed nothing" Similar eyesightvisionsightpower of sightfaculty of sightability to seepower of seeingpowers of observationobservationperceptionvisual perceptionwatchobservancelookoutgazestareregardobservationsurveillancevigilanceviewnoticecontemplationexaminationinspectionstudyscrutiny
   • ▪ used to refer to someone's opinion or attitude towards something: "in the eyes of his younger colleagues, Mr Arnett was an eccentric" Similar opinionthinkingway of thinkingmindviewviewpointpoint of viewattitudestancestandstandpointpositionperspectivebeliefcontentionconvictionjudgementassessmentanalysisevaluationgaugingratingappraisalestimationestimate
   • 2. a thing resembling an eye in appearance, shape, or relative position.
   • ▪ a rounded eye-like marking on an animal, such as those on the tail of a peacock; an eyespot.
   • ▪ a round, dark spot on a potato from which a new shoot can grow: "withered potatoes sprouting at the eyes"
   • ▪ the centre of a flower, especially when distinctively coloured: "delicate flowers of light blue colour, with white or yellow eyes"
   • ▪ the calm region at the centre of a storm or hurricane: "the smaller the eye, the more intense the winds" Similar centremiddlenucleusheartcorehubpivotkernelbosominteriordepthsthickOpposite edge
   • ▪ the extreme forward part of a ship: "it was hanging in the eyes of the ship"
   • 3. the small hole in a needle through which the thread is passed: "strands of glass tiny enough to pass through the eye of a needle" Similar holeopeningapertureeyeletgapslitslotcrevicechinkcrackperforationinterstice
   • ▪ a small metal loop into which a hook is fitted as a fastener on a garment.
   • ▪ a loop at the end of a rope, especially one at the top end of a shroud or stay.
   • 4. the source of a spring or river. South African

   verb

   • 1. look at closely or with interest: "Rose eyed him warily" Similar look atseeobserveviewgaze atgaze uponstare atscanregardcontemplatesurveyinspectexaminescrutinizestudyconsiderglance attake a glance atwatchkeep an eye onkeep under observationkeep watch onkeep under scrutinykeep under surveillancemonitorwatch like a hawkkeep a weather eye onspy oninformal:have/take a gander athave a squint atget a load ofgive someone/something a once-overcheck outgawp atsize upkeep a beady eye onkeep tabs onkeep a tab onhave/take a butcher's athave/take a dekko athave/take a shufti atclockeyeballliterary:beholdrare:twigsurveilogleleer atstare atgaze atmake eyes atmake sheep's eyes atinformal:eye upgive someone the glad eyegive someone a/the once-overlech after/overundress with one's eyesgive someone the come-ongawp atgawk atperv onOpposite ignore
   • ▪ look at someone in a way that reveals a particular, especially sexual, interest: "Margot saw the women eyeing up her boyfriend" Similar ogleleer atstare atgaze atmake eyes atmake sheep's eyes atinformal:eye upgive someone the glad eyegive someone a/the once-overlech after/overundress with one's eyesgive someone the come-ongawp atgawk atperv on

   Word Origin Old Englishēage, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch oog and German Auge.

   Derivatives

   • 1. eyeless adjective

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   What does Eye Mean in meteorology?

   • Meteorology. the approximately circular region of relatively light winds and fair weather found at the center of a severe tropical cyclone. eyes,Nautical. the extreme forward part of the upper deck at the bow of a vessel. Nautical. the precise direction from which a wind is blowing. , eyed, ey·ing or eye·ing. to eye the wonders of nature.

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   What does Eye Mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! EYE definition: 1. one of the two organs in your face that are used for seeing: 2. a dark spot on a potato or…. Learn more.

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   What is the function of the eye?

   • An eye is a sensory organ that allows an organism to perceive visual information. It detects light and converts it into electro-chemical impulses in neurons (neurones). It is part of an organism's visual system.

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   What is a human eye?

   • human eye, in humans, specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. The eye is protected from mechanical injury by being enclosed in a socket, or orbit, which is made up of portions of several of the bones of the skull to form a four-sided pyramid, the apex of which points back into the head.

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   What is a complex eye?

   • In an organism that has more complex eyes, retinal photosensitive ganglion cells send signals along the retinohypothalamic tract to the suprachiasmatic nuclei to effect circadian adjustment and to the pretectal area to control the pupillary light reflex. Human eye, a refractive cornea type eye. Complex eyes distinguish shapes and colours.

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   Why are eyes not considered eyes?

   • These are not considered eyes because they lack enough structure to be considered an organ, and do not produce an image. Every technological method of capturing an optical image that humans commonly use occurs in nature, with the exception of zoom and Fresnel lenses.

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   • Eye: Thai Translation

     EYE translate: ดวงตา, รูเข็ม; ห่วง,...

   • Eye: Indonesian Translation

     eye translate: mata, lubang, keahlian menilai, mengawasi....

   • Eye: Malay Translation

     EYE translate: mata, lubang, keahlian menilai, mengawasi....

   • Vietnamese Translation

     EYE translate: mắt, lỗ, cách nhìn nhận, nhìn. Learn more in...

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   The eye is an organ that receives light and visual images. Non-image forming eyes (also called direction eyes) are found among worms, mollusks, cnidarians, echinoderms, and other invertebrates.

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   An eye is a sensory organ that allows an organism to perceive visual information. It detects light and converts it into electro-chemical impulses in neurons (neurones). It is part of an organism's visual system.

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9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › eyeEye - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   An eye is the part of your body that makes it possible for you to see. When your eyes are closed, you can no longer see — until you open them again. Most animals have eyes, and while having two eyes is most common, some spiders have eight.

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    Aug 18, 2024 · Human eye, specialized sense organ in humans that is capable of receiving visual images, which are relayed to the brain. The anatomy of the eye includes auxiliary structures, such as the bony eye socket and extraocular muscles, as well as the structures of the eye itself, such as the lens and the retina.