insight meaning
insight :
a deep understanding, a clear perception
noun
▪ She has great insight into human behavior.
▪ She understands human behavior well.
▪ His insights helped improve the project.
▪ His understanding helped improve the project.
paraphrasing
▪ understanding – a deep perception
▪ perception – clear understanding
▪ awareness – knowing clearly
▪ comprehension – grasping the meaning
Pronunciation
insight [ˈɪn.saɪt]
The word is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable, sounding like 'IN-sight'.
Common phrases and grammar about insight
insight - Common meaning
noun
a deep understanding, a clear perception
Part of Speech Changes for "insight"
▪ inquisitiveness (noun) – a strong desire to know or learn something
▪ insightful (adjective) – having or showing good understanding or judgment
▪ insightfully (adverb) – in a way that shows good understanding
Common Expressions with "insight"
▪ gain insight – to obtain a clear understanding
▪ deep insight – a profound understanding
▪ valuable insight – an important understanding
▪ provide insight – to offer a clear understanding
Important examples of insight in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, insight is used to refer to understanding or clear perception.
Example of a confusing word: oversight (an unintentional failure to notice or do something)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Insight is used as a noun and often appears in contexts requiring understanding or perception in TOEIC questions.
insight
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
market insight
'understanding of the market', used when discussing business strategies.
gain insight into
means 'obtain a clear understanding of', used when exploring topics deeply.
Differences between similar words and insight
insight
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perceive
differences
Insight refers to a deep understanding, while perceive means to become aware of something through the senses.
insight
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understanding
differences
Insight means a deep understanding, while understanding can be general.
Words with the same origin as insight
The origin of insight
The word 'insight' comes from the Old English 'in-sihte,' meaning 'a looking into.'
Word structure
It has the prefix 'in' (into), root 'sight' (seeing), and means 'a looking into.'
Words with the same origin
The root of insight is 'sight'. Words with the same root include 'sight' and 'foresight'.
