Eagle Eye

Pronunciation: /ˈiːɡəl aɪ/

Definitions of eagle eye

noun a person with exceptional ability to notice details or observe things keenly

Example Sentences

A1 She has an eagle eye for spotting mistakes in the text.

A2 The detective used his eagle eye to find the missing clues.

B1 With his eagle eye, he was able to identify the rare bird species.

B2 The photographer's eagle eye captured the perfect moment in the wildlife documentary.

C1 The editor's eagle eye ensured that the manuscript was error-free before publication.

C2 The security guard's eagle eye helped prevent any unauthorized access to the building.

Examples of eagle eye in a Sentence

formal The security guard had an eagle eye for spotting any suspicious activity in the building.

informal My mom has an eagle eye when it comes to finding my hidden snacks.

slang The detective had an eagle eye for clues at the crime scene.

figurative She has an eagle eye for detail when it comes to her artwork.

Grammatical Forms of eagle eye

• past tense: eagle-eyed
• plural: eagle eyes
• comparative: more eagle-eyed
• superlative: most eagle-eyed
• present tense: eagle eyes
• future tense: will have eagle eyes
• perfect tense: have eagle eyes
• continuous tense: is eagle-eyeing
• singular: eagle eye
• positive degree: eagle eye
• infinitive: to eagle eye
• gerund: eagle eyeing
• participle: eagle-eyed

Origin and Evolution of eagle eye

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'eagle eye' originated from the observation of the keen eyesight of eagles, known for their ability to spot prey from great distances.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone with exceptionally sharp vision or the ability to notice small details, 'eagle eye' has since evolved to also signify someone who is observant, vigilant, or watchful in a figurative sense.