Phrase guide

in sight

prep_phrase · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

In a place where something can be seen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • When we rounded the corner, Peter was in sight at the other end of the road.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: visible

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep_phrase

Meaning 2

Near or close in either distance or time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

Examples

  • The end is in sight.
  • We were in sight of land.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

at or within a reasonable distance for seeing

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • not a policeman in sight
  • kept the monkey in view

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: en vue — near or close in distance or time
  • German: in Sicht — near or close in distance or time
  • Macedonian: на повидок (na povidok) — near or close in distance or time