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Confusing words: Site vs. Sight

Эти два слова – настоящий мешок проблем. Мало того, что они пишутся и произносятся почти одинаково, они также имеют сходные значения. Мы поможем вам с ними разобраться.

Site. Значение и перевод

Site [saɪt] – место для обзора, площадка. Одним словом это то, что вы видите перед собой. Чаще всего это слово переводится на русский язык как «место».

The birds were flying around their nest site.

Hard hats must be worn on the construction site.

Federal investigators combed through the crash site.

Sight. Правильное употребление

Sight [saɪt] – это зрелище, вид или зрение.

She regained sight in her left eye.

The rabbit disappeared from sight into the tall grass.

The child wandered out of sight.

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What is the difference?

Sight and site are two commonly
confused words in the English
language. When do you use each one?

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Even though these two words are spelled differently and mean different
things, they are pronounced the same.

We’ll go over examples and explanations to learn the difference.

Sight

Sight is a noun
that refers to the ability to see
things. In this sense, it is a synonym
of vision
or eyesight.


We often talk about our «sense of sight,» which means our ability
to see. (We can talk about our «sense of smell» or «sense of taste» in
the same way.)

If his sight
(or eyesight) is not very good, he will need glasses to keep
reading on the computer!

We can also talk about the
sights in a particular city to talk about the monuments or
attractions. These are the things we want to see.

When we are using this meaning, we very often use the phrase see the sights.

When you travel to a new city, it’s fun to see the sights!

Let’s look at some examples of these two meanings of the word sight.

Examples:

• His sight isn’t very
  good after all those years working as a stage actor under those bright
  lights.

Example: His eyesight
has been damaged by the very bright lights.

• You should get your sight
  checked every year by a professional, especially if you already wear
  glasses.

Example: You should
get your vision
checked by an eye doctor.

• I
  love to see the sights
  when I travel. I think my favorite attraction is the Taj Mahal.

  Example: I
  love to see the monuments
  or famous buildings in new cities.

Site

Site is a noun that
means place.

We use it especially in formal contexts or when we are talking about
the place where something important happened.

For example, these ruins were the site
of many performances in ancient times.

We can also talk about the site
for a new building or for an event.

In all of these cases, site
is a more formal way of saying place.

Examples

• They need to buy some land first so they will have a site to build the
  new store.   
      

  Example:

  They need to buy land so that they have a place to
  build the new store.

• This beautiful field was the site of a very
  important battle in Medieval times.   
     

  Example:

  This was the place
  where an important battle happened in the Middle Ages.

• This is the site
  where the peace treaty was signed.

Example: This is
the place
where the treaty was signed.

And of course, we can use the word site
to talk about a «place» on the internet, a website.

A site
includes many pages. A page is one part of a site that you can
look at on one screen, but the site
is much bigger.

So, if you
want lots more practice with English, you can look at more pages on the
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These two words are difficult, but just remember that sight talks about seeing (the ability to see
or a place or monument that we want to see).

Site talks
about a place
(where something
happened or where something is built,
in a formal context) or a website.

We’ve seen that even though
these words sound
the same, their meaning and
use
are different. Now you’ve got it!

These were the differences between sight
and site.
Now that you
understand,
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Расскажу сегодня про три слова с абсолютно одинаковым звучанием. Но это практически всё, чем они схожи. Site, sight и cite — ищем отличия, а потом для вас задание на закрепление. Дополнительная практика на эту и другие темы у нас в Телеграм-канале. Ну что ж, приятного и полезного прочтения. Let’s go!  

SITE

Произношение и перевод: 

[saɪt] — [сайт]  – место, площадка

Значение слова:

место, где произошло что-то важное/интересное; место, где что-то строится; место, используемое для определённых целей 

Употребление:

site for — место для (чего-то)

site of — место чего-то (где находится что-то)

Примеры:

It’s a good site for a new station. — Это хорошее место для новой станции.

Later you will see the site where this battle took place. — Позже вы увидите место, где произошло сражение.

Происхождение:

произошло от одной из форм латинского слова sinere, что значит “осесть, обустроиться, занять место”

SIGHT

Произношение и перевод: 

[saɪt] — [сайт]  – зрение 

Значение слова: 

способность видеть. Есть ещё другие значения, связанные со зрительным восприятием.

Употребление:

good sight — хорошее зрение

poor sight — плохое зрение

failing sight — ухудшающееся зрение 

Примеры:

She has very good sight. — У неё очень хорошее зрении.

He lost his sight when he was 68. — Он потерял зрение, когда ему было 68.

Происхождение:

произошло от древнеанглийского  sihð, что значит “зрение; то, что мы видим; способность видеть; вид”

CITE

Произношение и перевод: 

[saɪt] — [сайт]  – ссылаться на что-то, упоминать, цитировать

Значение слова: 

упоминать что-то как причину или пример, чтобы подкрепить, доказать или объяснить идею/ситуацию 

Употребление:

cite something as something — упоминать что-то в качестве чего-то. Ex.: These steps were cited as the way of reaching an agreement. — Эти шаги были упомянуты в качестве способа достижения соглашения. 

Примеры:

Mr.Wilson likes to cite different popular authors. — Мистер Уилсон любит цитировать различных популярных авторов.

He cited personal reasons for his decision to resign. — Он сослался на личные причины, из-за которых он решил уволиться.

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В чём разница

Несмотря на созвучность, все три слова имеют абсолютно разное значение и происхождение.

Site — место каких-то действий, sight — зрение, cite — упоминать, ссылаться на что-то. Значения не пересекаются, так что в контексте несложно сориентироваться и понять о каком же [saɪt] идёт речь. Тем более что cite указывает на действие (что делать?), а два других слова — существительные (кто? что?).

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Cite, site, and sight are classic homophones: they sound the same, but differ in meaning (and spelling). Cite is most commonly used as a verb in the context of facts, sources, and academic papers. Site is most commonly used as a noun in the context of locations and places. And sight is used in the context of seeing and things that are seen.

Sounds straightforward, but it can get complicated. Is it sightseeing or siteseeing? Seeing the sights or seeing the sites? After all, when you’re sightseeing (spoiler), the sights you’re seeing are often historical sites and cultural sites.

In this article, we’ll break down the distinctions in detail so that you’ll be able to sight the difference from a mile away. We would cite our sources except that, well, this site *is* the source.

⚡️ Quick summary

You cite facts or sources, especially in an academic paper. A site is a place or a location. Sight is the sense of vision, but it can also refer to something you see.

What does cite mean?

Cite is most commonly used as a verb. Its most common meanings all involve providing facts, proof, evidence, or examples.

In an academic context, cite means “to quote a passage especially as an authority.” When you write a paper, you’re required to cite any sources you used to find the information in it. There are different formal methods for citing information (including when you cite an entry from Dictionary.com). When making reference to information from a source (such as including a quote from it) in an academic paper, citing that source often includes noting the author’s last name and the year of publication. All of the sources consulted for the paper are often placed in a list that follows the text of the paper. Depending on its format and the particular style being used, this list may be called a bibliography or may be labeled “Works cited.” An entry in this list is called a citation (or a cite for short, but this is not all that common). Citations often include details like the author’s full name, the title of the source, and the year it was published, among other things.

Need help with writing those citations in your paper? We have some pointers on how to create them seamlessly.

More generally, cite can mean “to mention in support or as proof or confirmation of something.” This is kind of like citing sources or examples, but in everyday situations instead of a written report. For example, you might say something like I can cite many examples of times that I’ve experienced kindness from strangers in my own life.

Cite is also used in legal context. If you’ve been cited for a legal infraction, it means you’ve been officially summoned to court for it.

This is, etymologically, the original sense of the word. Cite comes from the Latin verb citāre, meaning “to hurry, set in motion, summon before a court,” from ciēre, “to move.”

What does site mean?

Site is most commonly used as a noun to mean “the position or location of something,” especially the exact place where something is, was, or will be located, as in They’ve finally chosen a site for the new school. This sense of the word is used in terms like construction site, campsite, and worksite. The term on-site means “located at the place where something takes place,” as in an on-site medical facility or on-site daycare.

A site isn’t always a location on the ground. The word can be used to refer to other locations, such as a point on the body, as in The patient complained of pain at the injection site.

As a noun, site is also used in another common way—it’s short for website. This is related to its sense as a place or location, since a website is essentially a location on the internet.

Less commonly, site can be used as a verb meaning “to place something somewhere or to provide something with a location.” You might say Residents protested when the company announced plans to site its next factory next to the river.

Site comes from Latin situs, meaning “position, arrangement, site.” It’s not related to the root that cite comes from.

How to use cite vs. site

It can be hard to remember the difference between site and cite because they’re spelled so similarly. One thing that can help is that site is much more commonly a noun, while cite is much more commonly a verb.

You can remember that site begins with s because in most cases site could be replaced with the word spot. You can remember that cite begins with c because its noun form is citation (and “sitation” is not a word—not one that we know about, anyway).

What does sight mean?

As a noun, sight can mean “vision,” as in The doctor said my sight has improved. Or it can mean “something that is seen,” as in We’re hoping to see some beautiful sights on our vacation. It’s this sense of the word that appears in see the sights and sightseeing, or in expressions like It was a sight to behold or What a sight!

As a verb, sight usually means “to see, to notice, to observe,” as in I’m hoping to sight some rare birds on my trip. If you can substitute it with “see” and the sentence has the same meaning, you’re probably using it right.

Sight is the oldest word of the bunch (it’s been used in English for the longest time). It comes from the Old English sihth, which ultimately comes from sēon, which is also the basis of the word see.

Speaking of sight, do you know about these sight word activities to help little kids learn to read and write?

How to use sight vs. site

This might be the most confusable pair, especially in the context of tourism. Remember that it’s sightseeing, not siteseeing. But there are cases where sight and site will mean nearly the same thing—seeing the sights often involves visiting sites that are historical or important in some other way.

Here’s an easy way to remember which word is the right one to use. If it’s a sight, it’s specifically something you’re looking at—it might even be so beautiful that it makes you sigh. If it’s a site, it’s a place that you’re visiting—hopefully a place with somewhere to sit and rest.

Examples of cite, site, and sight used in a sentence

Here are a few real-world examples to help illustrate the differences between cite, site, and sight.

• Be sure to cite all of your sources, even ones you don’t quote directly.
• You could tell she was prepared because she cited several employment statistics off the top of her head during the discussion.
• The site of the explosion was still filled with rubble.
• Check out our other site, Thesaurus.com, for synonyms and grammar content!
• My sight isn’t too good these days—I really need to get glasses.
• The sight of such an important historical site filled me with awe.

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Какое «место» выбрать по-английски?

Дамы и господа, займите свои места. Присаживайтесь поудобнее, сегодня мы поговорим о слове «место» и обсудим его возможные эквиваленты в английском языке. Их шесть!

Seat – place – spot – site – room — space.

Давайте разбираться. А в помощники возьмем Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

Итак, seat – a place where you can sit, for example a chair.

Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats (= sit down).

Видим, что seat означает «место, где можно сидеть; сиденье».

Дальше, place — particular position, point or area, a particular city, town, building, etc.

You make the world a beautiful place to be. 

Т.е. какое-то место, которое можно увидеть, посетить, посмотреть…

Иногда, впрочем, place может быть близким по значению к seat и означать также «position, seat, etc., especially one that is available for or being used by a person or vehicle», но имеет более широкое значение.

 Come and sit here—I’ve saved you a place

Иными словами, положение в пространстве.

Похожее по значению слово – spot. Словарь дает следующее толкование для spot — a particular area or place. Т.е. определенное место для чего-либо.

He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him

Еще одно близкое слово – site. Но, к счастью для нас, оно имеет более узкое и конкретное значение – a place where a building, town, etc. was, is or will be located — «место для какого-либо объекта, здания». 

A site has been chosen for the new school

Таким образом, spot и site имеют более узкое и «конкретное» значение, чем place.

Далее, space. Может быть исчисляемым существительным и тогда означать – an area or a place that is empty, т.е. некое пространство.

I’ll clear a space for your books

Однако, space может быть также неисчисляемым существительным, значение которого — an amount of an area or of a place that is empty or that is available. В таком значении space синонимичен слову room.

И последнее. Room. Помимо знакомого всем значения «комната», может также означать место, а именно — empty space that can be used for a particular purpose. В этом значении существительное room является неисчисляемым.

Is there enough room for me in the car?

И, хотя, room и space похожи в своих значениях и часто могут быть взаимозаменяемы (как то, I couldn’t park my car because there wasn’t enough space/room for it) space имеет более широкое значение и, опять же, скорее обозначает пространство. Room чаще используется для обозначения места, куда-можно что-то положить, сесть и т.д., т.е. «место, свободное для чего-либо».

Ну что же. Проверим, насколько усвоилась разница между «местами»:

Какое «место» выбрать по-английски?

   
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Надеюсь, вы правильно расставили «все места по своим местам»? Теперь проблем с местом в английском языке быть не должно!

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