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Seeing clearly: why "eye sight" is a spelling mistake

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 07/10/2024, 16:40
English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Eye sight or eyesight. What's correct?

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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