View
/vjuː/
Definitions
3 meaningsA sight or prospect; the act of seeing or examining something.
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The ability to see something, or the thing that is seen.
The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're looking out a window. The 'view' is what you can see from there – the buildings, trees, or even the people passing by. It's what's in your line of sight!
👶 For kids: When you look at something, what you see is called a view!
More Examples
She enjoyed a panoramic view of the city from her apartment window.
The architect presented a detailed view of the building's design.
How It's Used
"The hotel room had a fantastic view of the ocean."
"I took a photo of the scenic view from the mountaintop."
An opinion, belief, or judgment about something.
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An opinion or way of thinking about something.
The teacher asked for the students' views on the book.
💡 Simply: Imagine you and your friend are talking about a movie. Your 'view' is what you think about the movie – whether you liked it, thought it was boring, or found it funny. It's how you feel and what you think about something!
👶 For kids: What you think about something is called a view!
More Examples
He has a different view on the matter.
Her view is that more research is needed before making a decision.
How It's Used
"The senator expressed his view on the proposed legislation."
"Different cultures may hold different views on family structure."
To look at or consider something; to inspect or examine.
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To look at or inspect something.
I went to the gallery to view the artwork.
💡 Simply: Think about when you go to a museum and look at the artwork. 'Viewing' means you're looking at something closely to see it. Or imagine you're thinking about how you see the world.
👶 For kids: When you look at something to see it, that's viewing!
More Examples
The inspector will view the damaged property.
They are planning to view the new documentary on Saturday.
How It's Used
"We are viewing several properties this afternoon."
"People were invited to view the new exhibit at the museum."
Synonyms
Outlook
Prospect
Scene
Sight
Vista
Attitude
Belief
Opinion
Perspective
Standpoint
Consider
Examine
Inspect
Observe
See
Antonyms
Blindness
Darkness
Obscurity
Agreement
Disbelief
Doubt
Ignore
Miss
Overlook
Idioms & expressions
in view of
Considering something as a factor or in light of something.
"In view of the weather, the picnic was cancelled."
point of view
A particular way of considering a matter.
"From my point of view, it was a mistake."
From Middle English *viewe*, from Old French *veue*, from Vulgar Latin *veda* (influenced by *videre* ‘to see’), from Latin *visus* ‘sight’.
The word 'view' has been used since the 13th century, initially referring to sight or the act of seeing, and later expanding to encompass opinions and perspectives.