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eye

Pronunciation: [/ˈaɪ̯/]

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eye: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use eye in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “body part”

(noun) the round part of your face that you use to see things. It helps you see colors, shapes, and movement.

Example

She has beautiful blue eyes.

Example

She closed her eyes to take a nap.

Example

What color are your eyes?

Context: “attention or focus”

(noun) paying special attention to something or keeping watch over something. It's like when you are watching something carefully.

Example

Keep an eye on the cake in the oven so it doesn't burn.

Example

He turned a blind eye to the problem, pretending not to notice.

Example

Can you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the restroom?

Context: “watch or look at”

(verb) to look at something or someone closely. It's like keeping an eye on something to see what happens.

Example

She eyed the delicious cake on the table.

Example

He refused to eye the suspicious package in case it was dangerous.

Example

Why are you eyeing that book on the shelf?

How to pronounce eye

Pronunciation: [/ˈaɪ̯/]

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