Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Within the range of vision; able to be seen: Describes something that is physically present and visible to an observer.
   • Imminent or likely to happen soon: Describes an event or outcome that is expected to occur in the near future.

Usage

• As an adjective, "in sight" typically follows a linking verb like "be" or "come." It describes the state or location of a subject.
• It is often used to indicate that something is close enough to be seen or that a goal is nearly achieved.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • After hours of hiking, the mountain cabin finally came in sight.
  • With the finish line in sight, the runner found a final burst of energy.
  • There was no help in sight when the car broke down.
  • Peace is now in sight after the successful negotiations.

Advanced Usage

• "to have in sight": to have as a target or goal.
  • The company has a new market share target in sight.
• "to keep in sight": to maintain visual contact with something or to not lose focus on a goal.
  • The detective kept the suspect in sight at all times.
  • It's important to keep your long-term objectives in sight.

Variants and Related Words

• Insight (n): This is a completely different word meaning a deep understanding of a person or thing.
  • Her book offers great insight into the political process.
• Sight (n): The faculty or power of seeing.
  • She has perfect sight.
• Sight (v): To see or observe something, especially something noteworthy.
  • The sailors sighted land at dawn.

Synonyms

• Visible: Able to be seen.
• In view: Within the field of vision.
• On the horizon: Likely to happen soon; approaching.

Related Phrases

• Out of sight: Not visible; also can mean excellent or amazing (informal).
  • The car sped away and was soon out of sight.
  • That concert was out of sight!
• At first sight: Upon first seeing or considering.
  • It was love at first sight.
• Lose sight of: To fail to keep in view; to forget or overlook.
  • We must not lose sight of our original purpose.

Idioms

• A sight for sore eyes: A person or thing that one is very pleased or relieved to see.
  • After being lost for hours, the rescue team was a sight for sore eyes.
• Set one's sights on: To establish something as a goal.
  • She has set her sights on becoming a doctor.

Adjective

1. at or within a reasonable distance for seeing
   • not a policeman in sight
   • kept the monkey in view