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Meaning of the word eye in English

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eye

US /aɪ/
UK /aɪ/
"eye" picture

Noun

1.

each of a pair of globular organs in the head through which people and vertebrate animals see

Example:
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She has beautiful blue eyes.
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He closed his eyes and fell asleep.
Synonym:
orbpeeperoptic
2.

a small, round hole or opening, especially one for a needle or hook

Example:
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Thread the needle through the eye.
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The hook has a small eye for attaching the line.

Verb

1.

look at or observe closely or intently

Example:
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He eyed the suspicious package nervously.
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She eyed him with suspicion.
Synonym:
gazestareglancepeerscan
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