Definitions
01personal belief
A1 · Beginner Countable noun
n. your personal thought or belief about someone or something, which may not be based on facts.
n. a belief or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
“In my opinion, the city is much more beautiful in the autumn.”
“Public opinion shifted dramatically following the publication of the report, leading to widespread calls for policy reform.”
Pitfall
In my opinion, I think the movie was too long.
In my opinion, the movie was too long.
Using 'In my opinion' and 'I think' together is redundant because they mean the same thing.
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02professional advice
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the formal advice or judgment given by an expert, such as a doctor or a lawyer.
n. a formal statement of advice or judgment given by an expert or professional body.
“The doctor gave me a second opinion before I decided on the surgery.”
“The firm requested a formal legal opinion to ensure the merger complied with international competition laws.”
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03legal ruling
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a formal explanation by a judge about a decision in a court of law.
n. a formal written statement by a judge or court which explains the reasons for a decision.
“The Supreme Court issued its opinion on the case early this morning.”
“The dissenting opinion argued that the statute was unconstitutionally vague and should be struck down in its entirety.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “opinion” in context.
Etymology
From English opine + -ion, from Middle English opinion, opinioun, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French opinion, from Latin opīniō, from opīnor (“to opine”). Displaced native Old English wēna.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
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