“Cite” or “Sight” or “Site”

Overview

cite / sight / site are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

cite: NA

sight: (noun) an instance of visual perception. (noun) anything that is seen. (noun) the ability to see; the visual faculty. (noun) a range of mental vision. (noun) the range of vision. (verb) take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device).

site: (noun) the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located). (noun) physical position in relation to the surroundings.

Pronunciation

cite: s·AY·t

sight: s·AY·t

site: s·AY·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “cite”

The allegations cite that Google knew of a…
Artists who cite the group as an influence…
…made of Halil Gür, to cite Kader Abdolah: "a pioneer to…
…(2001) which however does not cite any sources.
As of November 2008, sources cite either 118 or 138 as…
…Hassan Ghul, CIA agents then cite the importance of Abu Ahmed…
…he did and did not cite who are in the permanent…
They cite factors such as bubbles forming…
…all refereed astronomical journal articles cite data sets curated by IRSA.
{{cite book |author=O'Neill, Onora |authorlink= |authormask=…

Examples of “sight”

To date, Education in Sight has partnered with over 300…
…combat this issue, Education in Sight was started by Shirman and…
…was a frightening and sinister sight, provocative in the extreme.
The sights are of the traditional SIG…
…an old woman with failing sight.
…amber glasses, he regained his sight.
…who suffered from poor eye sight and lacked the resources to…
…yacht Agivey was a familiar sight on the coasts of Ireland…
…empress in her memoirs: "the sight of this famous woman so…
Sight

Examples of “site”

…first market house (on the site of the present town hall)…
Official Lancaster County Site
…townland of Ballykeel and a site known as Camphill Fort in…
…been founded at the nearby site of Skerry Churchyard.
…DNR Sand Ridge State Forest site
One site was located 400 meters north…
…its value as a potential site for urban development.
…Forest contains the Clear Lake Site, an archeological site listed on…
…hub at the former Michelin site will attract businesses to the
…line stood close to the site of the old Burry Port…

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