eye ( )n.1. An organ of vision or of light sensitivity. 2. a. Either of a pair of hollow structures located in bony sockets of the skull, functioning together or independently, each having a lens capable of focusing incident light on an internal photosensitive retina from which nerve impulses are sent to the brain; the vertebrate organ of vision. b. The external, visible portion of this organ together with its associated structures, especially the eyelids, eyelashes, and eyebrows. c. The pigmented iris of this organ. 3. The faculty of seeing; vision. 4. The ability to make intellectual or aesthetic judgments: has a good eye for understated fashion. 5. a. A way of regarding something; a point of view: To my eye, the decorations are excellent. b. Attention: The lavish window display immediately got my eye. c. Watchful attention or supervision: always under his boss's eye; kept an eye on her valuables. 6. Something suggestive of the vertebrate organ of vision, especially: a. An opening in a needle. b. The aperture of a camera. c. A loop, as of metal, rope, or thread. d. A circular marking on a peacock's feather. e. Chiefly Southern U.S. The round flat cover over the hole on the top of a wood-burning stove. Also called regionally cap1, griddle. 7. A photosensitive device, such as a photoelectric cell. 8. Botany a. A bud on a twig or tuber: the eye of a potato. b. The often differently colored center of the corolla of some flowers. 9. a. Meteorology The circular area of relative calm at the center of a cyclone. b. The center or focal point of attention or action: right in the eye of the controversy. 10. Informal A detective, especially a private investigator. 11. A choice center cut of meat, as of beef: eye of the round. tr.v. eyed, eye·ing or ey·ing (  ng), eyes 1. To look at: eyed the passing crowd with indifference. 2. To watch closely: eyed the shark's movements. 3. To supply with an eye. Idioms: all eyes Fully attentive. an eye for an eye Punishment in which an offender suffers what the victim has suffered. clap/lay/set (one's) eyes on To look at. eye to eye In agreement: We're eye to eye on all the vital issues. have eyes for To be interested in. have (one's) eye on1. To look at, especially attentively or continuously. 2. To have as one's objective. in the eye of the wind Nautical In a direction opposite that of the wind; close to the wind. in the public eye1. Frequently seen in public or in the media. 2. Widely publicized; well-known. my eye Slang In no way; not at all. Used interjectionally. with an eye to With a view to: redecorated the room with an eye to its future use as a nursery. with (one's) eyes closed Unaware of the risks involved. with (one's) eyes open Aware of the risks involved.
[Middle English, from Old English  ge, age; see okw- in Indo-European roots.] | eye cross section of a human eye |
eye Noun 1. the organ of sight in humans and animals 2. the external part of an eye, often including the area around it 3. (often pl) the ability to see or record what is happening: the eyes of an entire nation were upon us 4. a look, glance, or gaze 5. attention or observation: his new shirt caught my eye 6. the ability to judge or appreciate something: his shrewd eye for talent 7. (often pl) opinion, judgment, or authority: in the eyes of the law 8. a dark spot on a potato from which new shoots can grow 9. a small hole, such as the one at the blunt end of a sewing needle 10. a small area of calm in the centre of a storm, hurricane, or tornado 11. all eyes Informal acutely vigilant 12. an eye for an eye justice consisting of an equivalent action to the original wrong or harm 13. have eyes for to be interested in 14. in one's mind's eye imagined or remembered vividly 15. in the public eye exposed to public curiosity 16. keep an eye on to take care of 17. keep an eye open or out for to watch with special attention for 18. keep one's eyes peeled or skinned to watch vigilantly 19. look someone in the eye to look openly and without embarrassment at someone 20. make eyes at someone to look at someone in an obviously attracted manner 21. more than meets the eye hidden motives, meanings, or facts 22. my eye! Old-fashioned informal nonsense! 23. see eye to eye with to agree with 24. set or lay or clap eyes on to see: I never laid eyes on him again 25. turn a blind eye to or close one's eyes to to pretend not to notice 26. up to one's eyes in extremely busy with 27. with an eye to with the intention of 28. with one's eyes open in full knowledge of all the facts Verb eyeing or eying, eyed to look at carefully or warily See also eye up [Old English ēage] eyeless adj
eyelike adj
eye ()1. Anatomy The vertebrate organ of sight, composed of a pair of fluid-filled spherical structures that occupy the orbits of the skull. Incoming light is refracted by the cornea of the eye and transmitted through the pupil to the lens, which focuses the image onto the retina. 2. Zoology An organ in invertebrates that is sensitive to light. See more at compound eyeeyespot 3. Botany A bud on a tuber, such as a potato. 4. Meteorology The relatively calm area at the center of a hurricane or similar storm. See more at hurricane. | eye A. optic nerve, B. retina, C. choroid, D. sclera, E. lens, F. iris, G. aqueous humor, H. pupil, I. cornea, J. conjunctiva, K. vitreous humor |
Eye, Nye a brood of pheasants.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. |  eye - the organ of sightnaked eye - the eye unaided by any optical instrument that alters the power of vision or alters the apparent size or distance of objects; "it is not safe to look directly at the sun with the naked eye" peeper - an informal term referring to the eye compound eye - in insects and some crustaceans: composed of many light-sensitive elements each forming a portion of an image choroid, choroid coat - a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye ciliary body - the part of the tunic of the eye between the choroid coat and the iris; "the ciliary body produces aqueous humor" eyelid, lid, palpebra - either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer" canthus - either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet epicanthic fold, epicanthus - a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome conjunctiva - a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid eyeball, orb - the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye cornea - the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera uvea - the part of the eye that contains the iris and ciliary body and choroid iris - muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye arteria lacrimalis, lacrimal artery - an artery that originates from the ophthalmic artery and supplies the lacrimal gland and rectal eye muscles and the upper eyelid and the forehead retina - the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve sclera, sclerotic coat - the whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering and protection of the eyeball face, human face - the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear; "he washed his face"; "I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news" colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech aperture - a natural opening in something | | 2. |  eye - good discernment (either visually or as if visually); "she has an eye for fresh talent"; "he has an artist's eye" | | 3. |  eye - attention to what is seen; "he tried to catch her eye"attending, attention - the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others | | 4. |  eye - an area that is approximately central within some larger region; "it is in the center of town"; "they ran forward into the heart of the struggle"; "they were in the eye of the storm"area, country - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country" hub - a center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve; "the playground is the hub of parental supervision"; "the airport is the economic hub of the area" inner city - the older and more populated and (usually) poorer central section of a city medical center - the part of a city where medical facilities are centered midfield - (sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse) seat - a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised) | | 5. |  eye - a small hole or loop (as in a needle); "the thread wouldn't go through the eye"hole - an opening deliberately made in or through something needle - a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) | | Verb | 1. |  eye - look atlook - perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; "She looked over the expanse of land"; "Look at your child!"; "Look--a deer in the backyard!" |
eye noun 4. observance, observation, supervision, surveillance, attention, notice, inspection, heed, vigil, watch, lookout, vigilance, alertness, watchfulness verb 6. look at, view, study, watch, check, regard, survey, clock Brit. ( slang) observe, stare at, scan, contemplate, check out ( informal) inspect, glance at, gaze at, behold ( archaic), ( literary) eyeball ( slang) scrutinize, peruse, get a load of ( informal) take a dekko at Brit. ( slang) have or take a look at an eye for an eye retaliation, justice, revenge, vengeance, reprisal, retribution, requital, lex talionis turn a blind eye to or close your eyes to ignore, reject, overlook, disregard, pass over, take no notice of, be oblivious to, pay no attention to, turn your back on, turn a deaf ear to, bury your head in the sand eye something or someone up ogle, leer at, make eyes at, give (someone) the (glad) eye see eye to eye (with) agree (with), accord (with), get on (with), fall in (with), coincide (with), go along (with), subscribe (to), be united (with), concur (with), harmonize (with), speak the same language (as), be on the same wavelength (as), be of the same mind (as), be in unison (with) set, clap or lay eyes on someone see, meet, notice, observe, encounter, come across, run into, behold up to your eyes (in) very busy (with), overwhelmed (with), caught up (in), inundated (by), wrapped up (in), engaged (in), flooded out (by), fully occupied (with), up to here (with), up to your elbows (in) >> adjectives ocular, ophthalmic, optic  Translations eye [aɪ] n → ojowith an eye to doing sth → con vistas or miras a hacer algo;
 eye [aɪ] n → œil m [ of needle]; trou m, chas mas far as the eye can see → à perte de vue; in the public eye → en vue; with an eye to doing sth ( Brit) → en vue de faire qch;
 eye [aɪ] n → Auge nt; there's more to this than meets the eye → da steckt mehr dahinter(, als man auf den ersten Blick meint)
 eye [aɪ] n → occhio; [ of needle] → crunawith an eye to doing sth ( BRIT) → con l'idea di far qc;
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