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view

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈvju// UK //vjˈuː// view Archaic General-service

n. what you can see from a specific place, like a window or a mountain top. It also means your personal opinion about a subject.

n. the visual field accessible from a particular vantage point; also, a mental attitude or opinion regarding a specific topic.


SIMPLE

The hotel room has a beautiful view of the ocean.

CONTEXTUAL

From the top of the hill, you get a clear view of the entire valley and the river below.

COMPLEX

While the architectural plans offer a panoramic view of the proposed city center, critics argue that the aesthetic choices do not reflect the historical character of the neighborhood.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English vewe, from Anglo-Norman vewe, from Old French veue f (French vue f), feminine past participle of veoir (“to see”) (French voir). Cognate with Italian vedere, as well as Portuguese and Spanish ver. Doublet of veduta and vista.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'of' when describing scenery or 'on' when describing an opinion.

Pitfall

In my view pointFrom my viewpoint / In my viewLearners often blend 'in my view' and 'from my viewpoint' into an incorrect hybrid phrase.

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