squint
Squint (verb) means to look with eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to focus better. Example: “He squinted at the sun as he searched for the plane.”
How to use squint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo narrow your eyes to see better or block out light, or a medical condition where the eyes don't align.
Word forms
squinted past tense, squints plural, squints singular
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He _____ at the sun as he searched for the plane.
Etymology
Derived from the older word asquint, meaning "obliquely" or "with a sidelong glance."
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Rhymes for squint
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What does “squint” mean?
The word “squint” means to look with eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to focus better. In plain terms, to narrow your eyes to see better or block out light, or a medical condition where the eyes don't align.
How do you pronounce “squint”?
“Squint” is pronounced skwihnt (/skwɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “squint” in a sentence?
Here is “squint” used in a sentence: “He squinted at the sun as he searched for the plane.”
What is another word for “squint”?
Words with a similar meaning to “squint” include skelly.
What part of speech is “squint”?
Depending on how it is used, “squint” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “squint” have?
“Squint” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to look with eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to focus better.
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