vision
gb/vˈɪʒən/ us/vˈɪʒən/
A2
Engels
~ 2000
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
property
1
ability to see
The power of your eyes to see things.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone]'s vision
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vision' with 'view'; 'vision' refers to the ability to see, while 'view' is what you see.
Synoniemen
eyesight (More common in everyday speech when referring simply to how well someone can see.)
Antoniemen
blindness (The complete lack of the ability to see.)
Woordcombinaties
good vision
|poor vision
|20/20 vision
|lose vision
Thema's
health
|human body
|science
|body
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My vision is not very good.
- She has good vision in her left eye.
- I need glasses to have clear vision.
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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.
Gebruikspatroon:
a vision for [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vision' with 'mission'; 'vision' is about the desired future, 'mission' is about current purpose.
Synoniemen
foresight (Emphasizes the ability to predict and prepare for the future.)
Antoniemen
shortsightedness (Focuses only on immediate concerns without planning for the future.)
Woordcombinaties
have a vision
|share a vision
|long-term vision
|vision statement
Thema's
business
|planning
|creativity
|work
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She has a vision for a better school.
- His vision is to make clean energy for everyone.
- They share a vision for the future.
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B2
entity
3
supernatural appearance
Something you think you see, often from God or in a dream, that has special meaning.
Gebruikspatroon:
see a vision of [someone/something]
Synoniemen
apparition (Often used for ghostly or supernatural appearances.)
Antoniemen
reality (The actual, physical world as opposed to imagined appearances.)
Woordcombinaties
see a vision
|prophetic vision
|holy vision
Thema's
religion
|fantasy
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He saw a vision of a bright light.
- She had a vision in her sleep.
- They believe the woman had a holy vision.
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literary
C1
entity
4
beautiful person or thing
Someone or something that is very beautiful.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is a vision in [something]
Synoniemen
beauty (A general term for someone attractive; 'vision' is more poetic.)
Antoniemen
eyesore (Something very unpleasant to look at.)
Woordcombinaties
a vision in white
|a lovely vision
Thema's
appearance
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- She was a vision in her wedding dress.
- The garden was a vision of color in spring.
- He thought she was an absolute vision.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She was a vision in red.
- The beach was a vision of beauty.
- He saw her as a vision.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
vision
IPA
GB/vˈɪʒən/
US/vˈɪʒən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
vis - ion (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (vis)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: vision
- Plural: vision, visions
Woordfamilie
Forms
visions
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
invisible
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
Uitdrukkingen
a vision of loveliness
1/ə vˈɪʒən əv lˈʌvlɪns/
fixed phrase
literary
very beautiful person or thing
A very beautiful person or thing.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- I can still see my childhood home in my mind's eye.
- In my mind's eye, I picture us walking on the beach.