Vision
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vision is a noun meaning (uncountable) The sense or ability of sight.
Meaning
(uncountable) The sense or ability of sight.
More Meanings
- (countable) Something seen; an object perceived visually.
- (countable) Something imaginary one thinks one sees.
- (countable, by extension) Something unreal or imaginary; a creation of fancy.
- (countable, by extension) A perceived potential future event or occurrence.
- (countable) An ideal or a goal toward which one aspires.
- (uncountable) General aspiration; forward-thinkingness.
- (countable) A religious or mystical experience of a supernatural appearance.
Example Sentences
He worked tirelessly toward his vision of world peace.
[…]For to a Viſion ſo apparant, Rumor / Cannot be mute[…]
He tried drinking from the pool of water, but realized it was only a vision.
I know you wanted me to stay But I can't ignore the crazy visions of me in LA
Word Forms
- visions
- visioning
- visioned
Synonyms for vision
Depending on context, synonyms include sight, eyesight, view, perception, seeing, apparition.
Antonyms for vision
Common opposites include ablepsia, blindness, cecity, farsightedness, hyperopia, myopia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sight, imagination, imaginativeness, eyesight, visual, optical.
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