Cite, Site, Sight
Cite, site, and sight sound similar, so they can be confused in conversation. However, each word has a different meaning, and understanding these meanings will help us understand what is being said. What do these words mean?
CITE
Cite means to mention or refer to something as a source.
He cited a book in his homework.
You need to cite where you found the information.
She cited a famous writer in her essay.
You need to cite where you found the information.
She cited a famous writer in her essay.
SITE
Site means a place or location.
The park is a nice site for a picnic.
They built a house on this site.
The concert will be at the site near the river.
They built a house on this site.
The concert will be at the site near the river.
Site can also mean to place something in a specific location.
They sited the table by the window.
The builders sited the school in a quiet area.
The builders sited the school in a quiet area.
SIGHT
Sight refers to what you see, or the ability to see.
The sight of the mountains is beautiful.
She has good sight.
The fireworks were an amazing sight.
She has good sight.
The fireworks were an amazing sight.
Sight can also mean to spot or see something from far away.
I sighted a bird in the tree.
The captain sighted land after many days at sea.
The captain sighted land after many days at sea.
