Word
viewed
US/ˈvjud/
UK/vjˈuːd/
Definitions
01looked at
B1 · Intermediate
v. looked at or watched something, often with a specific purpose.
v. observed or inspected something visually, often in a formal or deliberate manner.
“Thousands of people viewed the solar eclipse through special glasses.”
“The prospective buyers viewed the property three times before deciding to make a formal offer to the estate agent.”
Usage
Transitive verb requiring a direct object.
Antonyms
02considered or thought of
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. had a particular opinion or feeling about a person or situation.
v. regarded or evaluated a subject in a particular way; often used with 'as'.
“The new law was viewed as a success by most of the public.”
“The CEO's decision was viewed with skepticism by the board of directors, who questioned the long-term viability of the merger.”
Usage
Commonly used in the passive voice followed by 'as' or a prepositional phrase.
Synonyms
03having been seen
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describes something that has been seen or watched by others.
adj. functioning as a participial adjective to describe an object or content that has been witnessed or accessed.
“This was the most viewed video on the website last year.”
“The most viewed articles on the platform tend to be those that address immediate economic concerns rather than abstract theory.”
Usage
Often used in the superlative form 'most viewed' in digital contexts.
Antonyms
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 2
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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