What is another word for out of the tail of one's eye?

Pronunciation: [ˌa͡ʊtəv ðə tˈe͡ɪl ɒv wˈɒnz ˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The phrase "out of the tail of one's eye" is often used to describe something one sees or notices peripherally or indirectly. Synonyms for this phrase include "corner of one's eye," "one's peripheral vision," or "glancingly." These words all imply that the sight or observation is brief or fleeting, and not necessarily something one focuses on intently. Other similar phrases include "in passing," "incidentally," or "unintentionally." These synonyms all convey the idea of a casual observation or incidental sighting rather than a deliberate, planned action.

What are the hypernyms for Out of the tail of one's eye?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    to recognize, to observe, To detect, To catch a glimpse of, To glimpse, To notice, To notice peripherally, To observe quickly, To perceive in passing, To spot, to perceive.

Related words: out of sight, out of site, out of mind, out of the way, out of reach, out of the picture, out of the mind, out of the closet

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