Cataract

Pronunciation: /ˈkætərækt/

Cataract (noun)

  1. a cloudy area in the eye that makes it hard to see clearly
  2. a very large waterfall with a lot of water falling down

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed her with a cataract in her left eye.
  • Cataracts can cause blurry vision and difficulty seeing at night.

Common collocations: develop a cataract, cataract surgery, cataract removal, roaring cataract, majestic cataract

Synonyms of Cataract

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Cataract

  • referring to vision or transparency