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Seeing clearly: why "eye sight" is a spelling mistake
Anwar Kareem 07/10/2024, 16:40English.me team member
What kind of error is it?
Spelling/compound word error
Why do people make this mistake?
The error arises because "eyesight" is often thought of as two separate words due to its semantic components: "eye" and "sight." People may mistakenly assume it should follow the pattern of two-word phrases.
What is correct?
The correct form is "eyesight," which is a single, compound word.
Examples of correct usage
- Regular eye exams are important for maintaining good eyesight.
- His eyesight has improved since he started wearing glasses.
- She has excellent eyesight and can see very far distances.
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