As far as the eye can/could see
phrase
Extending to the limits of one's sight or perception.
She looked out across the sea, which was blue as far as the eye could see.

Often appears as...
- blue as far as the eye could see
- open field as far as the eye could see
phrase
In every direction; everywhere.
There was nothing but desert, as far as the eye could see.

Often appears as...
- desert as far as the eye could see
- wilderness as far as the eye could see
phrase
To indicate the vastness or intensity of something.
There was a sea of people as far as the eye could see.

Often appears as...
- people as far as the eye could see
- mountains as far as the eye could see
phrase
Extending to the limits of one's sight or perception.
She looked out across the sea, which was blue as far as the eye could see.

Often appears as...
- blue as far as the eye could see
- open field as far as the eye could see
phrase
In every direction; everywhere.
There was nothing but desert, as far as the eye could see.

Often appears as...
- desert as far as the eye could see
- wilderness as far as the eye could see
phrase
To indicate the vastness or intensity of something.
There was a sea of people as far as the eye could see.

Often appears as...
- people as far as the eye could see
- mountains as far as the eye could see
Definition 1 of 3

Visual Perception
Used when something seems to continuously extend within sight, without clear end.

Rolling hills stretched as far as the eye could see.
Literal Description
It can be used literally to describe a view within the range of vision.

From the tower, the city was visible as far as the eye could see.
Visual Perception
Used when something seems to continuously extend within sight, without clear end.

Rolling hills stretched as far as the eye could see.
Literal Description
It can be used literally to describe a view within the range of vision.

From the tower, the city was visible as far as the eye could see.
Visual Perception
Used when something seems to continuously extend within sight, without clear end.

Rolling hills stretched as far as the eye could see.
Literal Description
It can be used literally to describe a view within the range of vision.

From the tower, the city was visible as far as the eye could see.
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