Pronunciation: /ɪn saɪt/

Definitions of in sight

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'in sight' functions as an adverb to describe the location or visibility of something.

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is always in sight when I come home.

A2 She kept the map in sight to make sure she didn't get lost.

B1 The lighthouse was finally in sight after hours of sailing.

B2 The finish line was in sight, motivating the runners to push harder.

C1 The goal of achieving world peace is still in sight, but requires continued effort.

C2 The solution to the complex problem was finally in sight after months of research.

preposition A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'In' is a preposition that indicates location or position within a certain range, while 'sight' is a noun that the preposition 'in' is acting upon.

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is in sight.

A2 I can see the bus stop in sight.

B1 The finish line is finally in sight for the marathon runners.

B2 The treasure chest was just out of reach, but finally came in sight.

C1 The goal of achieving world peace seems to be in sight with recent diplomatic efforts.

C2 As the hikers reached the summit, the breathtaking view of the valley came in sight.

Examples of in sight in a Sentence

formal The ship was finally in sight after days of sailing.

informal I can't believe the concert venue is in sight already!

slang The finish line is in sight, we're almost there!

figurative A solution to the problem was finally in sight.

Grammatical Forms of in sight

past tense

was in sight

plural

in sights

comparative

more in sight

superlative

most in sight

present tense

is in sight

future tense

will be in sight

perfect tense

has been in sight

continuous tense

is being in sight

singular

in sight

positive degree

in sight

infinitive

to be in sight

gerund

being in sight

participle

sighted

Origin and Evolution of in sight

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'in sight' originated from Old English, where 'sight' referred to the act of seeing or vision.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'in sight' has retained its original meaning of being within view or visible, but has also taken on a figurative meaning of being within reach or attainable.