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sight vs observe

observe vs sight

sight is a noun but observe is not a noun.

sight and observe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sight Yes No Yes No
observe No No Yes No
As verbs, observe is a hyponym of sight; that is, observe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sight:
  • sight: catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
  • observe: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Other hyponyms of sight include descry, espy, spot, spy, detect, discover, find, notice.
sight (noun) observe (noun)
the act of looking or seeing or observing
the ability to see; the visual faculty
an instance of visual perception
the range of vision
a range of mental vision
a place of interest, especially to visitors
anything that is seen
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
sight (verb) observe (verb)
catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes stick to correctly or closely
take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device) make mention of
watch attentively
observe with care or pay close attention to
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
follow with the eyes or the mind
show respect towards
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
conform one's action or practice to
Difference between sight and observe

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