sight
[ sahyt ]
/ saɪt /
noun
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to aim or observe through a sight.
to look carefully in a certain direction.
Idioms for sight
Origin of sight
OTHER WORDS FROM sight
sight·a·ble, adjective sight·er, noun re·sight, verb (used with object) un·der·sight, nounWords nearby sight
sigatoka,
siggeir,
siggo,
sigh,
sighful,
sight,
sight bill,
sight draft,
sight for sore eyes, a,
sight gag,
sight rhyme
British Dictionary definitions for know by sight
sight
/ (saɪt) /
noun
verb
Derived forms of sight
sightable, adjectiveWord Origin for sight
Old English
sihth; related to Old High German
siht; see
see
1
Medical definitions for know by sight
sight
[ sīt ]
n.
The ability to see.
Field of vision.
Idioms and Phrases with know by sight (1 of 2)
know by sight
Recognize someone or something by appearance but not know the name or other details. For example, I know a lot of people by sight from the tennis courts. [1200s]
Idioms and Phrases with know by sight (2 of 2)
sight