English Reference

Word

view

US/ˈvju/

UK/vjˈuː/

Definitions

01what you can see

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. the things you can see from a particular place, especially when they are beautiful.

n. the visual field or landscape visible from a specific vantage point.

“The hotel room had a wonderful view of the mountains and the lake.”

“From the summit, the panoramic view encompasses the entire valley, offering a clear sightline to the coastal range on the horizon.”

02an opinion

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. your personal opinion or belief about something.

n. a particular way of considering or regarding something; a personal opinion or judgement.

“In my view, we should wait until next month to start the project.”

“The committee members held conflicting views on the proposed tax reforms, leading to a lengthy and heated debate.”

03an online hit

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. an instance of someone watching a video or visiting a webpage.

n. an individual instance of a digital asset, such as a video or article, being accessed or displayed.

“Her latest travel vlog got over a million views in just two days.”

“The marketing team analysed the correlation between video views and actual conversion rates during the autumn campaign.”

Synonyms

04database table

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a way of looking at specific data in a computer database.

n. a virtual table representing the result of a stored query, which the user can query as if it were a physical table.

“The developer created a view to show only the active customers.”

“By using a database view instead of a raw table, the administrator can restrict access to sensitive columns while still providing necessary information to the staff.”

05to look at

B1 · Intermediate

v. to look at or watch something, often with a specific purpose.

v. to inspect or examine something visually; often implies a deliberate or formal act of looking.

“Thousands of people gathered to view the solar eclipse through special glasses.”

“Prospective buyers are invited to view the property by appointment only during the weekend open house.”

Antonyms

06to regard as

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to think about something in a particular way.

v. to consider or regard something in a specified manner.

“The local community views the new factory as a threat to the environment.”

“Economists view the recent fluctuations in the market as a temporary correction rather than a long-term trend.”

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “view” in context.

01. alternative view 02. broad view 03. holistic view 04. negative view 05. reinforce view 06. traditional view 07. view boundary

Real-World Examples

“A beautiful view of Earth from space captured by the Juice spacecraft during a flyby of our planet on 28 September 2026”
BBC Sky at Night Magazine 1 Oct 2026
“While the basic lenses might look like glasses and give you a glasses-like field of view, the displays inside the glasses light up a much smaller area.”
The Verge 1 Oct 2026
“If the rear-view camera image does not appear, drivers should use their rear-view and side mirrors when reversing, the automaker said.”
Reuters 17 Aug 2026

Etymology

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.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

NOUN

view(A2)

Related words

Idioms

Domains

ComputingInternetProgramming

This entry

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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Very common
Level
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