vision

The word “vision” means the ability to see; eyesight. In plain terms, either the physical sense of sight, or a clear mental picture of a future goal or plan.

“Vision” is pronounced VIHZH-uhn (/ˈvɪʒ.ən/ in IPA).

Here is “vision” used in a sentence: “His vision had worsened, so he finally got reading glasses.”

Words with a similar meaning to “vision” include ken.

The opposite of “vision” — its antonyms — are ablepsia, blindness, cecity, farsightedness and hyperopia.

Depending on how it is used, “vision” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “vision” comes from Latin. From Old French vision, from Latin visio, "a seeing," from videre, "to see.".

“Vision” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

Sight is the basic physical ability to see — light entering the eye and forming an image. Vision often means the same thing but can carry a fuller sense, including how the brain interprets what the eyes detect. Vision also has a figurative meaning that sight lacks: imaginative foresight or a plan for the future.

Often, yes. Blurred eyesight can frequently be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or laser surgery, and eye exercises may help certain conditions. Some loss of vision from age or disease cannot be reversed, though. Regular eye tests are the best way to catch and treat problems before they worsen.

Eyesight is described in several ways: central vision, the sharp detail you see when looking straight ahead, and peripheral vision at the edges. Others include colour vision, night vision in low light, and binocular vision, where both eyes work together for depth. '20/20 vision' describes normal sharpness of sight.

No. Alongside the literal sense of seeing, vision commonly means imaginative insight — the ability to picture and plan for the future, as in 'a leader with vision' or 'a vision for the company'. It can also mean something seen in a dream or the imagination, such as a prophetic vision.