WordGarden.ioview
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /vjˈuː/
US
- /ˈvju/
Meanings
Noun
an opinion or way of thinking about something
what can be seen from a place, especially a pleasing scene
a particular display or way of showing information, especially in software
Verb
to look at, watch, or examine something
to think about or judge something in a particular way
Beyond the definition
To view something is to look at it, but the word is also used for ideas and opinions. You might view a beautiful landscape, view a house before renting it, or view a problem in a different way. As a noun, it can mean the scene in front of you or the opinion you hold. For example: "From my window, I had a clear view of the mountains," or, "In my view, we should wait a little longer." It is a common word for both seeing and thinking.
The word view is a flexible English word. In its simplest sense, it means to look at something. You can view a sunset, view a film, or view a painting in a gallery. "They drove up the hill to view the sunset." In this use, the idea is direct seeing.
As a noun, view can mean the thing you can see from a place. "The hotel room had a beautiful view of the ocean." It can also mean an opinion or way of thinking. "He shared his views on climate change." In everyday English, this meaning is very common. When people say "in my view," they mean "in my opinion."
The word is also used when talking about how someone understands a situation. You can view a mistake as a lesson, or view an event as good or bad. In this sense, the word is close to "see" in sentences like "I view it differently." It can also refer to a formal visit or inspection, such as a house viewing before a sale or rental.
You will also meet related uses such as a "long-term view," which means a way of thinking about the future over a long period. Overall, view connects physical sight, opinion, and judgment. It is a useful word because it helps describe both what you see and how you think about what you see.
Examples
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Scenery
From the balcony, we had a clear view of the lake.
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Housing feature
This apartment costs more because it has a sea view.
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Obstructed sight
A truck pulled up and blocked my view.
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Becoming visible
As the fog lifted, the bridge slowly came into view.
- Phrasecome into view
become visible
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Opinion
In my view, the report focuses too much on short-term results.
- Phrasein my view
in my opinion
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Medical opinion
The two doctors have different views on the best treatment.
- Patternviews on + topic
opinions about it
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Learning mindset
She views mistakes as part of the learning process.
- Patternview X as Y
think of X in that way
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Job candidate
He is widely viewed as the strongest candidate for the job.
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Online video
The video was viewed more than a million times in one day.
See also
Similar
Shades of meaning
Contrast
Do not confuse
- view meaning scenery
Used with (collocations)
- in my view
- take the view that
- hold the view that
- express a view
Word family
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Forms and spellings
4 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- viewnounverb
Forms
- viewspluralnounverb
- viewedpast tenseverbnoun
- viewing-ing formverbnoun