Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in sight

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.54 in modern English

Syllables: in- sight
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In a place where something can be seen.

prep_phrase

Near or close in either distance or time.

Example Sentences

"When we rounded the corner, Peter was in sight at the other end of the road."
"The end is in sight."
"We were in sight of land."
"The only silver lining for businesses and local residents was that there was at least an end in sight, and that the new station, once built, would enhance the area and provide improved east-west access for pedestrians."

Phrases

in one's sight

Frequently Paired Words

in one's sight

Synonyms

visible in view

Antonyms

out of sight hidden distant

Questions

What does in sight mean?: In a place where something can be seen.

How to pronounce in sight

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