Definition

1. Noun:
   • The apparent power to perceive events, objects, or people that are not present to the senses, especially through visions of the future. This refers to a claimed supernatural ability for extrasensory perception, such as clairvoyance or precognition.

Usage

• The term "second sight" is used to describe an intuitive or psychic ability to see beyond normal human perception. It is often associated with folklore, mysticism, and paranormal phenomena.
• It is typically used as an uncountable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The old woman in the village was said to possess second sight and could foresee coming storms.
  • He claimed his dreams were a form of second sight, often revealing future events.

Advanced Usage

• "To have second sight": This is the most common construction, meaning to possess this psychic ability.
  • Legend says the seer had second sight and warned the king of the plot.

Variants and Related Words

• Clairvoyance (n): The supposed faculty of perceiving things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact. (A more formal synonym).
• Precognition (n): The foreknowledge of an event, especially through paranormal means.
• Extrasensory perception (ESP) (n): The reception of information not gained through the recognized physical senses.

Synonyms

• Clairvoyance
• Psychic vision
• The sixth sense

Idioms

• "The gift of second sight": A phrase emphasizing this ability as an innate talent or blessing.
  • She was born with the gift of second sight, according to her family.

Noun

1. apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses