in my opinion
In my opinion (phrase) means used to mark what follows as your personal judgement rather than established fact. Example: “In my opinion, the second draft was much stronger.”
How to Use In my opinion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way of saying that this is just what you personally think.
Neutral in speech, generally discouraged in formal academic writing.
Do not say in my opinion I think — one hedge is enough.
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_____, the second draft was much stronger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does IMO mean?
IMO is the standard messaging abbreviation of in my opinion, and IMHO adds humble. In practice IMHO is often used with a touch of irony, so it rarely sounds more modest than IMO.
Should you use in my opinion in an essay?
Most academic style guides advise against it, because the reader already knows the essay expresses your view and the phrase weakens the claim. Argue from evidence instead, or use a firmer form such as this evidence suggests.
What is the difference between in my opinion and in my view?
They are interchangeable in meaning. In my view sounds marginally more formal and considered; in my opinion is the more common spoken form.