vision
gb/vˈɪʒən/ us/vˈɪʒən/
A2
Anglais
~ 2000
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
property
1
ability to see
The power of your eyes to see things.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s vision
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'vision' with 'view'; 'vision' refers to the ability to see, while 'view' is what you see.
Synonymes
eyesight (More common in everyday speech when referring simply to how well someone can see.)
Antonymes
blindness (The complete lack of the ability to see.)
Collocations
good vision
|poor vision
|20/20 vision
|lose vision
Thèmes
health
|human body
|science
|body
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My vision is not very good.
- She has good vision in her left eye.
- I need glasses to have clear vision.
Nom
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.
Schéma d’usage :
a vision for [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'vision' with 'mission'; 'vision' is about the desired future, 'mission' is about current purpose.
Synonymes
foresight (Emphasizes the ability to predict and prepare for the future.)
Antonymes
shortsightedness (Focuses only on immediate concerns without planning for the future.)
Collocations
have a vision
|share a vision
|long-term vision
|vision statement
Thèmes
business
|planning
|creativity
|work
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She has a vision for a better school.
- His vision is to make clean energy for everyone.
- They share a vision for the future.
Nom
B2
entity
3
supernatural appearance
Something you think you see, often from God or in a dream, that has special meaning.
Schéma d’usage :
see a vision of [someone/something]
Synonymes
apparition (Often used for ghostly or supernatural appearances.)
Antonymes
reality (The actual, physical world as opposed to imagined appearances.)
Collocations
see a vision
|prophetic vision
|holy vision
Thèmes
religion
|fantasy
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He saw a vision of a bright light.
- She had a vision in her sleep.
- They believe the woman had a holy vision.
Nom
literary
C1
entity
4
beautiful person or thing
Someone or something that is very beautiful.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a vision in [something]
Synonymes
beauty (A general term for someone attractive; 'vision' is more poetic.)
Antonymes
eyesore (Something very unpleasant to look at.)
Collocations
a vision in white
|a lovely vision
Thèmes
appearance
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She was a vision in her wedding dress.
- The garden was a vision of color in spring.
- He thought she was an absolute vision.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She was a vision in red.
- The beach was a vision of beauty.
- He saw her as a vision.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
vision
API
GB/vˈɪʒən/
US/vˈɪʒən/
Syllabes et accentuation
vis - ion (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (vis)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: vision
- Plural: vision, visions
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- I can still see my childhood home in my mind's eye.
- In my mind's eye, I picture us walking on the beach.