Eye Opener

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /aɪ ˈoʊ.pər/

Definitions of eye opener

noun something that provides new and unexpected information or insight

Example Sentences

A1 Seeing the sunrise over the mountains was a real eye opener for me.

A2 Visiting a third world country was a real eye opener and made me appreciate what I have.

B1 Attending the conference was a real eye opener to the latest developments in the industry.

B2 Reading that book was a real eye opener and changed my perspective on life.

C1 Traveling to different countries has been a constant eye opener to different cultures and ways of life.

C2 Studying abroad was a real eye opener and broadened my horizons in ways I never imagined.

Examples of eye opener in a Sentence

formal The seminar on climate change was a real eye opener for many of the attendees.

informal Watching that documentary was a total eye opener, I had no idea about the impact of plastic pollution.

slang That movie was a real eye opener, it made me realize how much I take things for granted.

figurative Traveling to a third world country can be a real eye opener and make you appreciate the things you have.

Grammatical Forms of eye opener

past tense

was an eye opener

plural

eye openers

comparative

more eye opening

superlative

most eye opening

present tense

is an eye opener

future tense

will be an eye opener

perfect tense

has been an eye opener

continuous tense

is being an eye opener

singular

eye opener

positive degree

eye opener

infinitive

to be an eye opener

gerund

being an eye opener

participle

eye opening

Origin and Evolution of eye opener

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'eye opener' originated from the literal act of opening one's eyes upon waking up or being surprised by something unexpected.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'eye opener' evolved to figuratively mean something that is surprising, enlightening, or thought-provoking, rather than just the physical act of opening one's eyes.