vision
/ˈvɪʒ.ən/ noun B1- The sense or ability of sight.
- Something seen; an object perceived visually.
- Something imaginary one thinks one sees. · He tried drinking from the pool of water, but realized it was only a vision.
- Something unreal or imaginary; a creation of fancy.
- A perceived potential future event or occurrence.
- An ideal or a goal toward which one aspires. · He worked tirelessly toward his vision of world peace.
- General aspiration; forward-thinkingness.
- A religious or mystical experience of a supernatural appearance. · He had a vision of the Virgin Mary.
Plural visions
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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I had a vision of him sprawling upon the floor with blood running down his face while Holmes rummaged him for weapons.
Holmes, to assure me that what I had seen was not a vision.
“True,” replied Faria, “we are prisoners; but I forget this sometimes, and there are even moments when my mental vision transports me beyond these walls, and I fancy myself at liberty.”
“Really, have you had a vision of the seven fat kine and the seven lean kine?”
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