cite
verb
to quote or give as a source
“Cite at least three studies.”
Sound-alikes
cite vs site vs sight
Cite means to quote or reference a source; a site is a place or website; sight is vision or something seen.
Quick test: Cite → citation. Site → situation (a place). Sight → you see with your eyes (the gh is silent, like in "light").
site
noun
a location; a website
“The building site is closed.”
sight
noun
the ability to see; a view
“The sunset was a lovely sight.”
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Drop each word into the blank. The explanation tells you why one works and the other doesn't.
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Questions about cite vs site vs sight
What is the difference between cite and site and sight?
Cite means to quote or reference a source; a site is a place or website; sight is vision or something seen.
How do I remember cite vs site vs sight?
Cite → citation. Site → situation (a place). Sight → you see with your eyes (the gh is silent, like in "light").
Are there exceptions?
"Sight unseen" and "out of sight" use sight. "On site" and "website" use site.
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