eyeball
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /N/A/
KK: /N/A/
adjective
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
Not available
Conversation
Have you ever tried to make an eyeball observation in the park?
No, what do you mean by that?
I mean just sitting quietly and noticing everything around you.
That sounds interesting! I'll have to give it a shot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
observational
perceptive
visual
Antonyms
unobservant
blind
inattentive
noun
Definition
The round part of the eye that helps us see.
Example
The doctor examined my eyeball to check for any problems.
Conversation
Did you know that the human eyeball is about the size of a ping pong ball?
Really? I had no idea it was that big!
Yeah, and it's fascinating how it works with our brain.
transitive verb
Definition
To look at something closely or to estimate its size or amount by sight without using precise measurements.
Example
He eyeballed the distance to the finish line before starting the race.
Tense Forms
Past: eyeballed
Past Participle: eyeballed
Conversation
Did you get a chance to eyeball the dimensions of that room before we start planning?
Yeah, I took a quick look, and it seems pretty spacious.
Great! I was worried we might be a bit cramped in there.
Root Explanation
Eyeball is formed from "eye" (from Old English "ēage", meaning the organ of sight) and "ball" (from Old French "bal", meaning a spherical object). The word "eyeball" refers to the spherical organ of sight in the eye.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'eye' as the organ of sight and 'ball' as a round shape — together, they help you remember that an eyeball is the round part of the eye that allows you to see.
Visually Confused Words
heelball