catch sight

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Definition

Verb: - To see something or someone for a very short period of time; to get a quick glimpse.

Usage

This verb phrase is used to describe the action of seeing something briefly, often unexpectedly or by chance. It implies that the sighting is momentary and not a prolonged observation.

Examples
  • I caught sight of a deer just before it disappeared into the woods.
  • She caught sight of her reflection in the store window as she walked past.
  • Did you catch sight of the shooting star? It was only visible for a second.
Advanced Usage
  • "to catch sight of": This is the most common construction. The object of the sighting follows the preposition "of."
    • We finally caught sight of the mountain peak through the clouds.
Variants and Related Words
  • Glimpse (verb/noun): To see something very briefly. Often used as a near synonym.
    • I glimpsed a figure at the end of the hall. (verb)
    • I got a brief glimpse of the celebrity. (noun)
  • Spot (verb): To see or notice something, especially something difficult to see.
    • Can you spot the lighthouse from here?
Synonyms
  • See briefly
  • Get a glimpse of
  • Spot (in some contexts)
  • Espy (literary)
Related Phrasal Verbs/Idioms
  • Catch a glimpse of: This is a very close synonym and is often used interchangeably with "catch sight of."
    • Thousands of fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.
Verb
  1. see something for a brief time

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