vision
gb/vˈɪʒən/ us/vˈɪʒən/
A2
English
~ 2000
látás, látóképesség, jövőkép, elképzelés, vízió, látomás, jelenés, káprázatos látvány, maga a csoda, szemet gyönyörködtető látvány
NOUN
A2
1
látás
A2
látóképesség
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s vision
Her vision has been getting worse over the years.
Az évek során egyre romlott a látása.
The accident left him with blurred vision.
A baleset következtében homályossá vált a látása.
An eye test can check your vision.
His vision is perfect without glasses.
Learner examples
My vision is not very good.
Nem túl jó a látásom.
She has good vision in her left eye.
Jól lát a bal szemére.
I need glasses to have clear vision.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vision' with 'view'; 'vision' refers to the ability to see, while 'view' is what you see.
Meaning
ability to see
Collocations
good vision
|poor vision
|20/20 vision
|lose vision
Synonyms
eyesight (More common in everyday speech when referring simply to how well someone can see.)
Antonyms
blindness (The complete lack of the ability to see.)
Themes
health
|human body
|science
|body
Definition
The power of your eyes to see things.
The physical faculty of sight; the ability to perceive the world through the eyes.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
a vision for [something]
The CEO shared her vision for the company's growth.
A vezérigazgató ismertette a vállalat növekedésére vonatkozó jövőképét.
He has a clear vision of a more sustainable city.
Világos elképzelése van egy fenntarthatóbb városról.
Their project was guided by a shared vision of equality.
Learner examples
She has a vision for a better school.
Van egy jövőképe egy jobb iskoláról.
His vision is to make clean energy for everyone.
Az a jövőképe, hogy a tiszta energiát mindenki számára elérhetővé tegye.
They share a vision for the future.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vision' with 'mission'; 'vision' is about the desired future, 'mission' is about current purpose.
Meaning
idea of the future
Collocations
have a vision
|share a vision
|long-term vision
|vision statement
Synonyms
foresight (Emphasizes the ability to predict and prepare for the future.)
Antonyms
shortsightedness (Focuses only on immediate concerns without planning for the future.)
Themes
business
|planning
|creativity
|work
Definition
An idea or picture in your mind about what will happen or what you want to happen in the future.
A mental image, plan, or goal of what something could be like in the future.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
see a vision of [someone/something]
The prophet described his vision of an angel.
A próféta leírta az angyalról látott látomását.
In her dream, she had a vision of her late grandmother.
Álmában látomása volt néhai nagyanyjáról.
The monk claimed to have visions during meditation.
Learner examples
He saw a vision of a bright light.
Látomásában ragyogó fényt látott.
She had a vision in her sleep.
Álmában látomása volt.
They believe the woman had a holy vision.
Meaning
supernatural appearance
Collocations
see a vision
|prophetic vision
|holy vision
Synonyms
apparition (Often used for ghostly or supernatural appearances.)
Antonyms
reality (The actual, physical world as opposed to imagined appearances.)
Themes
religion
|fantasy
Definition
Something you think you see, often from God or in a dream, that has special meaning.
An imagined or supernatural image seen in the mind or as if seen with the eyes, often considered a sign or message.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
4
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a vision in [something]
She was a vision in her wedding dress.
Menyasszonyi ruhájában káprázatos látvány volt.
The garden was a vision of color in spring.
Tavasszal a kert színpompás látvány volt.
He thought she was an absolute vision.
Learner examples
She was a vision in red.
Pirosban maga volt a csoda.
The beach was a vision of beauty.
A tengerpart gyönyörű látvány volt.
He saw her as a vision.
Meaning
beautiful person or thing
Collocations
a vision in white
|a lovely vision
Synonyms
beauty (A general term for someone attractive; 'vision' is more poetic.)
Antonyms
eyesore (Something very unpleasant to look at.)
Themes
appearance
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone or something that is very beautiful.
A person or thing regarded as being exceptionally beautiful or wonderful to look at.
Grammar
Dictionary form
vision
IPA
GB/vˈɪʒən/
US/vˈɪʒən/
Syllables & stress
vis - ion (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vis)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: vision
- Plural: vision, visions
Word family
Forms
visions
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
invisible
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
Expressions
a vision of loveliness
1/ə vˈɪʒən əv lˈʌvlɪns/
fixed phrase
literary
very beautiful person or thing
A very beautiful person or thing.
Examples
- She appeared at the door, a vision of loveliness.
- The bride was truly a vision of loveliness.
have a vision for
1/hˈæv ə vˈɪʒən fɚ/
fixed phrase
plan for future of something
To have an idea or plan about what something should be like in the future.
Examples
- He has a vision for improving public transport.
- They have a strong vision for their new business.
in my mind's eye
1/ˈɪn mˈaɪ mˈaɪndz ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
in one's imagination or memory
In your imagination or memory, not in real life.
Examples
- I can still see my childhood home in my mind's eye.
- In my mind's eye, I picture us walking on the beach.