Pronunciation: /ɪn saɪt/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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