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Word: Lose sight of

Definition: The phrase "lose sight of" means to no longer be able to see something. It can be used literally, like when you can’t see an object anymore, or figuratively, meaning to forget or ignore something important.

Usage Instructions:

• Verb Phrase: "Lose sight of" is used with a subject (the person doing the action) and an object (the thing being seen or not seen).
• Example Structure: "I lost sight of [object]." or "We lost sight of [object]."

Example:

• Literal Use: "We lost sight of the tower as we pulled out of the harbor." (Here, it means that the tower was no longer visible.)
• Figurative Use: "In our busy lives, we sometimes lose sight of what really matters." (This means that we forget about important things.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, you may use it with different tenses or forms: - "I had lost sight of my goals before I decided to focus again." - "Don’t lose sight of your dreams, even when times are tough."

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: "Sight" (the ability to see)
• Adjective Form: "Sightless" (unable to see)

Different Meanings:

• "Lose sight of" can mean to become unaware of something important, not just in terms of vision, but in terms of focus or priority.

Synonyms:

• Forget
• Overlook
• Disregard
• Ignore
• Neglect

Related Idioms:

• "Out of sight, out of mind": This means that if you don’t see something, you may forget about it.
• "Keep your eye on the ball": This means to stay focused on what is important.

Phrasal Verb:

• "Lose track of": This has a similar meaning and can be used when you forget something or cannot keep up with it. For example, "I lost track of time while reading."

Summary:

"Lose sight of" is a useful phrase to describe both the literal loss of vision and the figurative loss of focus or awareness.

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Verb

1. be no longer able to see
   • We lost sight of the tower as pulled out of the harbor