cite vs site vs vs sight

Definitions

noun

1. anything that is seen
2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
3. the range of vision
4. the act of looking or seeing or observing
5. a range of mental vision

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verb

1. catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
2. take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)

Examples

The finishing line may be in sight but the final lap is shaping up to be an epic battle.

Particulates and dust in Earth's atmosphere along the line of sight tend to absorb blue light more effectively than red light.

‘On the 18th, we were ‘invaded’ by a flock of over 100 mixed redwings, grackles, starlings, and cowbirds that ate everything in sight and emptied the bird bath in minutes!’

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