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- [in sahyt]
- /ɪn saɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in sahyt]
- /ɪn saɪt/
Definitions of in sight words
- noun in sight an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding: an insight into 18th-century life. 1
- noun in sight penetrating mental vision or discernment; faculty of seeing into inner character or underlying truth. 1
- noun in sight Psychology. an understanding of relationships that sheds light on or helps solve a problem. (in psychotherapy) the recognition of sources of emotional difficulty. an understanding of the motivational forces behind one's actions, thoughts, or behavior; self-knowledge. 1
- adjective in sight visible, within view 1
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Origin of in sight
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1150-1200; See origin at in-1, sight
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Parts of speech for In sight
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in sight popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in sight usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in sight
noun in sight
- intuition — direct perception of truth, fact, etc., independent of any reasoning process; immediate apprehension.
- observation — an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- acumen — keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation; shrewdness
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
adj in sight
- discernible — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
- noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- striking — Military. describing a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to carry large payloads at high speeds and low altitudes and also to engage in air-to-air combat.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- unmistakable — not mistakable; clear; obvious.
Antonyms for in sight
noun in sight
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- stupidity — the state, quality, or fact of being stupid.
- misinterpretation — An instance of misinterpreting.
- mistake — an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc.
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
adj in sight
- indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
- obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
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