Entry Word: eye

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a circular strip <push the drawstring through the metal eye and knot it on one end> — see ring 2
2 a state of being aware <this young actor has the eye of every director in Hollywood> — see attention 2
3 a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest <this wilderness area is at the eye of the controversy between conservation and development> — see center 1
4 an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge <in my eye, cats make better pets than dogs> — see opinion 1
5 an instance of looking especially briefly <all of the guys cast an appreciative eye on the new girl as they passed her in the hall> — see look 2
6 the ability to see <her eyes are diminishing with age> — see eyesight