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eye

British pronunciation/ˈa‍ɪ/
American pronunciation/ˈaɪ/
1

a body part on our face that we have two of and use for seeing

synonyms : oculus
optic
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eye definition and meaning

What is "eye"?

The eye is a complex sensory organ that enables vision in humans. It consists of several parts working together to capture and process visual information. The front part of the eye includes the transparent cornea and the colored iris, which controls the amount of light entering the eye through the pupil. Behind the iris is the crystalline lens, which focuses light onto the retina at the back of the eye. The retina contains specialized cells called photoreceptors that convert light into electrical signals, which are then sent to the brain via the optic nerve. The eye also has structures such as the sclera, the white outer layer, and the conjunctiva, a thin membrane covering the front of the eye.

2

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

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3

a small opening or indentation on the surface, often associated with the attachment point or reproductive structures, such as in potatoes, pineapples, and beans

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4

good discernment (either visually or as if visually)

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5

attention to what is seen

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6

the small opening or hole at the non-pointed end of a needle through which the thread or yarn is passed

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7

the calm area at the center of a storm, hurricane, or tornado

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to eye
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to look at or observe someone or something in a particular way, often with interest or suspicion

synonyms : eyeball
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Examples
1A vase on a side table caught his eye.
2My father has brown eyes.
3The woman has eyes like a hawk!
4Her long eyelashes framed her eyes beautifully.
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