vision
gb/vˈɪʒən/ us/vˈɪʒən/
A2
English
~ 2000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
property
1
ability to see
The power of your eyes to see things.
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s vision
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vision' with 'view'; 'vision' refers to the ability to see, while 'view' is what you see.
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.)
Collocations
good vision
|poor vision
|20/20 vision
|lose vision
Themes
health
|human body
|science
|body
Examples
- Her vision has been getting worse over the years.
- The accident left him with blurred vision.
- An eye test can check your vision.
- His vision is perfect without glasses.
Learner examples
- My vision is not very good.
- She has good vision in her left eye.
- I need glasses to have clear vision.
Noun
B1
entity
2
idea of the future
An idea or picture in your mind about what will happen or what you want to happen in the future.
Usage pattern:
a vision for [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vision' with 'mission'; 'vision' is about the desired future, 'mission' is about current purpose.
Synonyms
foresight (Emphasizes the ability to predict and prepare for the future.)
Antonyms
shortsightedness (Focuses only on immediate concerns without planning for the future.)
Collocations
have a vision
|share a vision
|long-term vision
|vision statement
Themes
business
|planning
|creativity
|work
Examples
- The CEO shared her vision for the company's growth.
- He has a clear vision of a more sustainable city.
- Their project was guided by a shared vision of equality.
Learner examples
- She has a vision for a better school.
- His vision is to make clean energy for everyone.
- They share a vision for the future.
Noun
B2
entity
3
supernatural appearance
Something you think you see, often from God or in a dream, that has special meaning.
Usage pattern:
see a vision of [someone/something]
Synonyms
apparition (Often used for ghostly or supernatural appearances.)
Antonyms
reality (The actual, physical world as opposed to imagined appearances.)
Collocations
see a vision
|prophetic vision
|holy vision
Themes
religion
|fantasy
Examples
- The prophet described his vision of an angel.
- In her dream, she had a vision of her late grandmother.
- The monk claimed to have visions during meditation.
Learner examples
- He saw a vision of a bright light.
- She had a vision in her sleep.
- They believe the woman had a holy vision.
Noun
literary
C1
entity
4
beautiful person or thing
Someone or something that is very beautiful.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a vision in [something]
Synonyms
beauty (A general term for someone attractive; 'vision' is more poetic.)
Antonyms
eyesore (Something very unpleasant to look at.)
Collocations
a vision in white
|a lovely vision
Themes
appearance
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She was a vision in her wedding dress.
- The garden was a vision of color in spring.
- He thought she was an absolute vision.
Learner examples
- She was a vision in red.
- The beach was a vision of beauty.
- He saw her as a vision.
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.