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Definition eye in British English

eye noun

[countable] noun
/aɪ/
1

one of the two body parts in your face that you use for seeing

Example

Close your eyes and go to sleep.

Example

He gazed into her eyes as she spoke.

Example

The suspect is in his twenties, with blond hair and blue eyes.

1.1

your ability to see things

Example

These bacteria are invisible to our eyes.

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2

used for talking about the expression on someone's face

Example

He spoke to her with slight amusement in his eyes.

Example

She smiled excitedly, her eyes gleaming.

3

used for saying that someone is looking at a person or thing

Example

I fixed my eye on the clock.

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4

the calm area at the centre of a storm

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5

the hole at the top of a needle

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6

one of the spots on a potato that new growth comes from

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7

the part into which a hook fits to fasten clothing

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8

to become distracted and stop focusing

Example

You can't take your eye off the ball for one second.

Example

Let's keep our eye on the ball and stay focused.

10

to try very hard to succeed or get what you want

Example

Just try to keep your eyes on the prize and you'll never fail.

11

paying special attention to something

Example

Every country watches a US presidential contest with an eye on its own interests.

Definition eye in British English

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