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eye-opener
The definition of an eye opener is something that makes you see a situation or the world differently, that makes you come to a realization or that forces you to change your perspective.
(noun)An example of an eye opener is when you visit a foreign country and see real poverty for the first time.
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See eye-opener in Webster's New World College Dictionary
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noun
- a surprising piece of news, sudden realization, etc.
- Informal an alcoholic drink, esp. one taken early in the day
Related Forms:
- eye-opening adjective
See eye-opener in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
Informal
Informal
- A startling or shocking revelation.
- A drink of liquor taken to stimulate, especially upon awakening.
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