Phrase guide

at first sight

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Superficially, without a full inspection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • It looks like a normal car at first sight. But when we open the hood, we discover something quite new.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

immediately

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • it was love at first sight

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: at first glance

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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