English Reference
verb · adjective

viewed

v. · adj.
US /ˈvjud/ UK /vjˈuːd/ viewed

  1. 01 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.

    Simple

    Thousands of people viewed the solar eclipse through special glasses.

    In context

    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.

  2. 02 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'.

    Simple

    The new law was viewed as a success by most of the public.

    In context

    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.

  3. 03 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.

    Simple

    This was the most viewed video on the website last year.

    In context

    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.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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