eye (EN)

noun, verb

noun “eye”

1. the part of the body that allows animals to see
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   She closed her eyes tightly when the doctor shone a light into them.
2. the colored part of the eye
   Her eyes were a striking shade of emerald green, captivating everyone who looked into them.
3. the act of noticing or paying attention to something
   The painting in the corner immediately caught my eye.
4. the skill of noticing details that others might not see
   She has an eye for detail that makes her an excellent editor.
5. a small hole in a needle for thread
   Before starting to sew, she carefully threaded the string through the eye of the needle.
6. a loop or hole designed for a hook or cord to go through
   Tie the rope through the eye of the anchor before you throw it overboard.
7. the calm center of a storm
   As the hurricane passed over us, we experienced a brief period of calm when we entered the eye of the storm.
8. a growth on a potato that can develop into a new plant
   When planting potatoes, make sure the eyes are facing upwards to ensure proper growth.
9. the name of the letter "I"
   In the spelling bee, when it was her turn, she confidently spelled out the word "happiness" as "aych-ay-pee-pee-eye-en-ee-ess-ess."

verb “eye”

1. to look at something carefully
   He eyed the cake suspiciously before taking a small bite.
2. to look at (something) with desire
   She eyed the last slice of pizza, hoping no one else would take it.