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in my opinion
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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.”
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Used to mark what follows as your personal judgement rather than established fact.
"In my opinion, the second draft was much stronger."
"That was, in my opinion, the wrong call."
How to use in my opinion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way of saying that this is just what you personally think.
When to use it
Neutral in speech, generally discouraged in formal academic writing.
Memory tip
Do not say in my opinion I think — one hedge is enough.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
in my humble opinion
just in my opinion
in my honest opinion
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Rhymes for in my opinion
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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.
What is the meaning of in my opinion?
"in my opinion" (phrase) means used to mark what follows as your personal judgement rather than established fact.
