sighted (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪtɪd/
Definition
Having seen or observed something, especially a particular thing from a distance or briefly.
Examples
The ship was sighted near the coast.
A rare bird was sighted in the park.
The lost hikers were finally sighted by the rescue team.
How to Use sighted
- sighted a ... (collocation)
- To see or notice a specific thing. — "The explorer sighted a new species of bird."
- sighted by ... (prepositional phrase)
- To be seen or noticed by someone or something. — "The missing child was sighted by a passerby."
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