Sighted
/ˈsaɪtɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo see or notice something, especially unexpectedly or at a distance.
/ˈsaɪtɪd/
Past tense and past participle of 'sight'
We sighted a rare bird during our hike.
💡 Simply: It's like when you finally spot something you were looking for! Like, you were driving, and suddenly you sighted that amazing food truck you'd been hearing about.
👶 For kids: When you saw something far away.
More Examples
The ship sighted land after weeks at sea.
The detective quickly sighted the suspect in the crowd.
How It's Used
"He sighted a deer in the forest."
"The artillery sighted the enemy position."
Having the ability to see.
/ˈsaɪtɪd/
Having the ability to see; not blind.
The sighted man described the events to the police.
💡 Simply: Being able to see. Like you have working eyes!
👶 For kids: When you can use your eyes to see.
More Examples
We are grateful that our family is sighted and can experience the beauty of the world.
A sighted individual is capable of reading and interpreting the information presented.
How It's Used
"She is sighted, but wears glasses to correct her vision."
"The sighted witness provided a detailed description of the incident."
Synonyms
From Middle English *sihted*, past participle of *sihten* ("to sight, see"), from Old English *ġesīhtan* (“to see, perceive”), from *ġesēon* ("to see, perceive").
The word 'sighted' has been used since at least the 13th century in a variety of contexts, reflecting the fundamental importance of vision in human experience.