sights
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/saɪts/
(sight)
seeing or view
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sight' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sihþ,' where 'sih-' meant 'to see.'
Historical Evolution
'sihþ' transformed into the Middle English word 'sight,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sight.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of seeing,' but over time it evolved to include 'things worth seeing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'sight', referring to things worth seeing or places of interest.
The city is known for its historical sights.
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