Gadit

eye

Definitions (3)
1nounThe organ of sight in humans and animals, responsible for detecting light and allowing vision.
The doctor examined her eye to check for any infections.
Cats have excellent night vision due to their eye structure.
He wore sunglasses to protect his eyes from the bright sun.
2nounThe ability to see, often used metaphorically to describe perception or insight.
She has a keen eye for detail, noticing things others miss.
An artist needs a good eye for color and composition.
He has an eye for fashion and always dresses well.
3nounA small hole or loop, such as the hole in a needle or a loop on a hook.
Thread the needle by passing the thread through the eye.
The eye of the hook caught on the fabric.
He struggled to fit the rope through the eye of the needle.
Idioms & expressions
in the blink of an eye, Very quickly or suddenly.
catch someone's eye, To attract someone's attention.
an eye for an eye, The idea of justice where a punishment resembles the offense.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
ēage
Originally meant
organ of sight
Background
The word 'eye' comes from the Old English 'ēage', which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. It has been used in English since before the 12th century to refer to the organ of sight.