Skip to content
Home / Thesaurus / Eyeball
Find the word that fits
Eyeball: alternatives and connections
Begin with the reviewed alternatives, then explore broader connections without treating every related word as an automatic substitute.
How to use a thesaurus
1
Search your original word Start with the word already in your sentence.
2
Choose the effect you need Look for a closer, stronger, softer, more formal or contrasting word.
3
Check the meaning and example Do not replace a word until the definition fits your exact sentence.
26,102
words currently have published synonym-style alternatives
90,593
searchable synonym connections
350,924
published thesaurus relationships of every type
Start with the meaning
Eyeball
The ball or globe of the eye.
43
useful connections shown
7 reviewed relationships and
36 broader connections.
Best place to begin
Reviewed alternatives and contrasts
These links were deliberately created. Use the interchangeability score and guidance to judge whether a word will work in your sentence.
Broader term 2
a dry fruit or pod which is made up of several parts or carpels, and opens to discharge the seeds, as, the capsule of the poppy, the flax, the lily,…
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; --…
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
Containing whole 3
A brood; as, an eye of pheasants.
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.
An eye; (Bot.) a leaf bud.
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.
The organ of sight; an eye.
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.
Synonym 2
A brood; as, an eye of pheasants.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.
A blank window or panel.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.
Explore further
Words connected by meaning
Their definitions overlap or refer to similar ideas. Use these to widen your search, then compare the exact meanings.
All dictionary tools
Explore Academic Dictionary
The same nine destinations available from the header menu are shown here as a clear, fully visible grid.
Feedback × Help improve Academic Dictionary Two quick ratings, then an optional note.
Privacy information: privacy policy · cookies & storage
