Word
viewpoint
Phoneticsview·point, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt/
UK/vjˈuːpɔɪnt/
Definitions
01an opinion or perspective
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a particular way of thinking about a problem or situation.
n. a mental attitude or perspective from which a situation is considered.
日本語:視点※
“From a business viewpoint, the new law will help small companies grow.”
“The documentary attempts to present the conflict from the viewpoint of the local residents rather than the military commanders.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'from'.
Synonyms
02a physical place to look from
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a place that gives you a good view of the landscape.
n. a physical position or place that affords a wide or clear view of a landscape.
“We stopped at a viewpoint on the mountain to take some photos of the valley.”
“The hiking trail culminates at a rocky viewpoint that offers an unobstructed panorama of the coastline and the distant islands.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “viewpoint” in context.
Verb
01. express a viewpoint
“The students were encouraged to express their viewpoints during the seminar.”
verb + noun
02. shift your viewpoint
“Traveling often causes people to shift their viewpoint on global issues.”
verb + possessive + noun
03. understand a viewpoint
“It is important to understand his viewpoint even if you do not agree with it.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. different viewpoint
“Try to look at the problem from a different viewpoint before making a final decision.”
adj + noun
05. objective viewpoint
“A journalist should try to maintain an objective viewpoint when reporting the news.”
adj + noun
06. opposing viewpoint
“The debate was interesting because both speakers presented an opposing viewpoint.”
adj + noun
Preposition
07. from a legal viewpoint
“The contract is sound from a legal viewpoint, but it might be unethical.”
prep + adj + noun
08. from my viewpoint
“From my viewpoint, the new policy will benefit the entire community.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“From some viewpoints, visitors can actually see the Parthenon's upward curve, while from others it may be difficult to see.” “The two stars may actually be thousands of light-years apart, but from your viewpoint, they appear to line up.” Etymology
From view + point.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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